Where Do I Start? I Have A Simple Task To Do

[ntauzin]

Let me begin by saying I am NOT a programmer, but I am posting my question here because I suspect this may be the right place.

I have a routine task to perform, which is deleting certain files from my hard drive, and I would like to automate it and create a small application that would do it for me.

I've been using a simple batch file, but I am interested in learning to program, and I want to know if VB would be a good place to start and also if my routine task would make a good project for a beginner to tackle.

I would like to be able to distribute the application to others in my organization as well, so I am interested in making an installable program that can handle this task.

Any suggestions? Am I on the right track?

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[opSpy]

I have not been programming long, only about a year on and off, but from my knowledge of VB this would be a great project to start off on. It is a saimple enough task to do, and you should need only a few form controls, and make it as fancy as you like.

I use enteprise edition, this writes an exe for you! so it is easy enough to distribute.

 

[AndrewBillits]

I would check PSC and see if there is already a program like youi want. It would be easier to make it with an example.

http://www.planet-source-code.com/vb/default.asp?lngWId=1

You picked a good language to start off with. VB is among the most popular.

Good Luck,
Andrew Billits