Delete All Except

Delete All Except is a small software application whose sole purpose is to help you delete files from a custom folder while having the possibility to leave out certain items.

The advantages of being portable

Since this a portable program, it is important to mention that it doesn’t leave any traces in the Windows Registry.
You can copy it on any USB flash drive or other devices, and take it with you whenever you need to delete certain files from a user-defined directory on the breeze, without having to go through installation steps.

Minimalistic looks

You are welcomed by a small window that allows you to carry out most operations with minimal effort. The folder that you want to delete can be added to the list using the built-in browse button, so you cannot rely on the drag-and-drop support.

Deletion operations

Delete All Except gives you the possibility to apply filters for skipping certain items from the deletion process. You may specify the filename and/or file extension.
The tool offers support for a previewing panel where you can check out the total number of files that are included or not in the deletion task, and view information about each item, such as filename, size, and creation date.

Performance

Tests revealed that Delete All Except carries out a task very quickly and without errors. It leaves a minimal footprint on system resources, so the overall performance of your system is not burdened.

Bottom line

To sum things up, Delete All Except proves to be a handy file management application that comes bundled with a few functions for helping you get rid of unnecessary items from a custom folder.