Ansible - win_file module - force deletion if file in use

In Ansible, you can use the win_file module with the force parameter set to yes to force the deletion of a file even if it is in use. Here's an example:

yamlCopy code
- name: Delete file forcefully

  hosts: windows

  tasks:

    - name: Delete file

      win_file:

        path: C:\path\to\file.txt

        state: absent

        force: yes

In this example, the win_file module is used to delete a file located at C:\path\to\file.txt. The state parameter is set to absent to ensure the file is deleted, and the force parameter is set to yes to force the deletion, even if the file is in use.

When the task is executed, Ansible will attempt to delete the file forcefully, overriding any file locks or processes that may be using the file. However, please note that forcefully deleting a file that is in use may have unintended consequences, such as data loss or system instability. Exercise caution when using the force option and ensure that you understand the implications of deleting files that are actively in use.