KILL

The KILL statement deletes a file designated by a STRING value or variable.

Syntax

KILL fileSpec$

fileSpec$ is a literal or variable string path and filename. Wildcards * and ? can be used with caution.

* denotes one or more wildcard letters of a name or extension

? denotes one wildcard letter of a name or extension

fileSpec$ can include a path that can be either relative to the program's current location or absolute, from the root drive.
KILL cannot remove an OPEN file. The program must CLOSE it first.
If the path or file does not exist, a "File not found" or "Path not found" error will result. See _FILEEXISTS.
SHELL "DEL /Q " + fileName$ does the same without a prompt or verification for wildcard deletions.
SHELL "DEL /P " + fileName$ will ask for user verification.
Cannot delete folders or directories. Use RMDIR to remove empty folders.
Warning: files deleted with KILL will not go to the Recycle Bin and they cannot be restored.

KILL "C:\Qbasic\data\2000data.dat"