Progressively delete stubborn files and directories on Windows.
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.
Initial public release.
| Publisher | okix |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Release date | 2026-06-24 |
| License | GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 only |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | okix.forcey |
| Requirements | Windows 10 version 1809 or later |
winget install --id=okix.forcey -ewinget upgrade --id=okix.forcey -ewinget uninstall --id=okix.forcey -eforcey adds this command to the command line: forcey.
forcey is gnu affero general publi software from okix. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
The latest version is 1.0.0, released on Jun 24, 2026.
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with c16870212ce8ad33da9df0d3ac9286baff2459b980dc51a969e8ecfc54456817.
forcey requires Windows 10 version 1809 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find forcey and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=okix.forcey -e.
Yes. forcey is available as a portable ZIP archive (forcey-windows-x64.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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