Remove Empty Directories

by Jonas Johnv2.3

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Remove Empty Directories (RED) lets you remove any empty directories from a given path, greatly aiding cleaning up your drive

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id JonasJohn.RED.Beta --exact --version 2.3

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Remove Empty Directories

Remove Empty Directories uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64)

red-v2.3-beta.0-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for Remove Empty Directories →

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Installers · v2.3

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
x86	EXE Inno Setup	-	Direct
x64	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
x64	EXE Inno Setup	-	Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Remove Empty Directories.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Remove Empty Directories on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id JonasJohn.RED.Beta --exact --version 2.3. winget downloads the installer from Jonas John and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Remove Empty Directories silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id JonasJohn.RED.Beta --exact 2.3 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Remove Empty Directories?

Remove Empty Directories uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: red-v2.3-beta.0-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall Remove Empty Directories via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id JonasJohn.RED.Beta --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Remove Empty Directories's Apps & Features entry.

Is Remove Empty Directories free?

Remove Empty Directories is distributed under LGPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://www.jonasjohn.de/red.htm) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Remove Empty Directories work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Remove Empty Directories directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Remove Empty Directories up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id JonasJohn.RED.Beta --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Remove Empty Directories from microsoft/winget-pkgs.