DirectoryInfo.Delete Method
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When it is called by trusted applications, deletes this DirectoryInfo if it is empty.
Namespace: System.IO
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
<SecuritySafeCriticalAttribute> _
Public Overrides Sub Delete
[SecuritySafeCriticalAttribute]
public override void Delete()
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| IOException | The directory is not empty. -or- The directory is the application's current working directory. -or- There is an open handle on the directory, and the operating system is Windows XP or earlier. This open handle can result from enumerating directories and files. |
| SecurityException | The caller does not have the required permission. |
| DirectoryNotFoundException | The directory described by this DirectoryInfo object does not exist or could not be found. |
Remarks
Platform Notes
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Silverlight for Windows Phone
This member has a SecurityCriticalAttribute attribute on Silverlight for Windows Phone, because the attribute was present in Silverlight 3. This attribute restricts this member to internal use. Application code that uses this member throws a MethodAccessException.
Version Information
Silverlight
Supported in: 5, 4, 3
Silverlight for Windows Phone
Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.1, Windows Phone OS 7.0
XNA Framework
Supported in: Xbox 360, Windows Phone OS 7.0
Platforms
For a list of the operating systems and browsers that are supported by Silverlight, see Supported Operating Systems and Browsers.