how to detect the existence of a txt file using a batch commands

Question

I need to write a batch script to run on windows.

I will schedule that file to run every minute on the server to test the existence of a txt file, on that server and then delete it.

Wha the batch file does is this:

check the existence of txt file on the server and if it finds that file in that location, 1) delete it 2 ) run some other actions.

I know what those actions are. I got the code for it already.

I need help only on how to check the existence of that txt file and how to delete it if it is there.

What commands do I need?

I'd appreciate if you could throw some pointers.

Possible duplicate of How to check if a file exists from inside a batch file — Thomas Dickey
– Thomas Dickey, Commented Jul 30, 2016 at 13:34
Possible duplicate of How to verify if a file exists in a Windows .BAT file? — IInspectable
– IInspectable, Commented Jul 30, 2016 at 13:57

Joe DF · Accepted Answer · 2016-07-30 13:33:28Z

Rob Van Der Woude's batch file reference is an excellent source: http://www.robvanderwoude.com/if.php As it examples show how this can be achieved.

IF [NOT] EXIST filename command

Something like this...

IF EXIST file.txt Start script.bat

Or...

IF EXIST file.txt GOTO somelabel

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