/q : Quiet mode; it will not ask for a confirmation before deleting. Alternative: Using PowerShell
Emptying the Recycle Bin via Command Prompt is quick, efficient, and works on virtually all versions of Windows. Here is how to do it. cmd empty recycle bin
: To empty the Recycle Bin for every drive on your computer without being asked for confirmation, run: Clear-RecycleBin -Force /q : Quiet mode; it will not ask
: Using CMD bypasses the "double deletion" time often required by the GUI, where Windows first moves files and then deletes them. /q : Quiet mode
: Sometimes the Recycle Bin becomes corrupted, leading to slow performance or errors. Deleting the folder via CMD forces Windows to rebuild a fresh version.
The rd commands require administrator privileges.