Format
#include <stdio.h>
int remove(const char *filename);Language Level: ANSI
Threadsafe: Yes.
Description
The remove() function deletes the file specified by filename. If the filename contains the member name, the member is removed or the file is deleted.
Return Value
The remove() function returns 0 if it successfully deletes the file. A nonzero return value indicates an error.
The value of errno may be set to ECONVERT (conversion error).
Example that uses remove()
When you call this example with a file name, the program attempts to remove that file. It issues a message if an error occurs.
#include <stdio.h>
int main(int argc, char ** argv)
{
if ( argc != 2 )
printf( "Usage: %s fn\n", argv[0] );
else
if ( remove( argv[1] ) != 0 )
perror( "Could not remove file" );
}Related Information