Remove ItemProperty - PowerShell

Overview

The Remove-ItemProperty removes one or more properties from the specified item. It is commonly used to remove metadata, custom properties, or specific attributes from objects such as files, folders, registry keys, and COM objects.

Syntax

Remove-ItemProperty [-Path] <String> -Name <String[]> [-Force] [-Recurse] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]

Options/Flags

  • -Path: Specifies the path to the item from which to remove properties. Wildcard characters are supported.
  • -Name: The names of the properties to remove. Multiple properties can be specified.
  • -Force: Suppresses confirmation prompts when removing items.
  • -Recurse: Recursively removes properties from items in subfolders.
  • -Confirm: Prompts for confirmation before removing items.

Examples

Simple Example:

Remove-ItemProperty -Path C:\file.txt -Name "Author"

Remove Multiple Properties:

Remove-ItemProperty -Path C:\file.txt -Name "Author", "DateCreated"

Recursively Remove Properties from Subfolders:

Remove-ItemProperty -Path C:\folder\ -Recurse -Name "CustomProperty"

Common Issues

  • Non-existent Properties: Attempting to remove a non-existent property will result in an error. Use the -Confirm option to review the properties being removed before executing the command.
  • Permission Denied: The command requires sufficient permissions to modify the items being processed. Ensure that you have the necessary privileges.

Integration

Remove-ItemProperty can be combined with other PowerShell commands to automate tasks. For example:

Get-Item C:\file.txt | Remove-ItemProperty -Name "Author"
  • Get-ItemProperty: Retrieves properties from the specified item.
  • Set-ItemProperty: Sets properties on the specified item.
  • Clear-ItemProperty: Clears all properties from the specified item.