How to Use the Remove-ItemProperty Cmdlet in PowerShell?

To delete an item’s property, the “Remove-ItemProperty” cmdlet is used in PowerShell, it removes a property and its value from an item. Moreover, it removes the registry values and the data they store. For instance, if there is an item “Car” and it has a property “Tyre”. So, to delete the “Tyre” which is a property, the user needs to utilize the “Remove-ItemProperty” cmdlet.

This post will provide examples to explain the “Remove-ItemProperty” cmdlet.

How to Use the Remove-ItemProperty Cmdlet in PowerShell?

First, write the “Remove-ItemProperty” cmdlet to delete or remove a property. Then, specify the file or a registry key address to the “-Path” parameter. Next, use the “-Name” parameter to specify the property name that needs to be deleted. Consider the below-provided examples to know more about the “Remove-ItemProperty” cmdlet.

Example 1: Use the “Remove-ItemProperty” Cmdlet to Remove a Property of an Item
Before removing the property, let’s check if the property exists or not by executing the following command:

First, use the “Get-Item” cmdlet. Then, add the “-Path” parameter and assign it to the registry location where the registry key property is available:

The arrow in the above image is indicating the registry key confirms that the property exists.

Now, run the below-stated command to remove the corresponding property which is a registry key:

According to the above-stated command:

• First, use the “Remove-ItemProperty” cmdlet along with the “-Path” parameter having the registry location assigned.
• Next, utilize the “-Name” parameter and assign it the property to be removed:

After removing the property, let’s check if it was removed or not by utilizing the below command:

As it can be observed that the property has been removed successfully.

Example 2: Use the “Remove-ItemProperty” Cmdlet to Remove a Registry Value with the Pipe Operator
Execute the provided command to remove an item’s property by utilizing the pipe operator:

Here:

• First, use the “Get-Item” cmdlet, then add the “-Path” parameter and assign it the corresponding path where the property is residing.
• Next, pipe the command to the “Remove-ItemProperty” cmdlet, along with the “-Name” parameter having the assigned parameter name that needs to be removed:

That’s all! You have learned about the “Remove-ItemProperty” cmdlet in PowerShell.

Conclusion

To remove a property and its value from an item, the “Remove-ItemProperty” cmdlet can be used in PowerShell. It also removes the registry values and the data they store. This blog described the “Remove-ItemProperty” cmdlet in detail with the help of various examples.