forcey

by okixv1.0.0

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Progressively delete stubborn files and directories on Windows.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id okix.forcey --exact --version 1.0.0

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

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About

forcey is a Windows command-line tool that permanently deletes stubborn files and directories while using only as much force as necessary. It escalates from normal deletion to attribute cleanup, elevation, permission repair, ownership changes, and finally locked-handle closure.

Installers · v1.0.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	ZIP archive	-		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 forcey.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install forcey on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id okix.forcey --exact --version 1.0.0. winget downloads the installer from okix and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install forcey silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id okix.forcey --exact 1.0.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall forcey via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id okix.forcey --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from forcey's Apps & Features entry.

Is forcey free?

forcey is distributed under GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 only. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/okixk/forcey) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does forcey 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 forcey directly from the publisher.

How do I keep forcey up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id okix.forcey --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of forcey from microsoft/winget-pkgs.