PS CS5 - Can I automate deleting layer comps?

I have about 50 files that need their layer comps deleted. I need a way to automate this. Is there a way?
Thanks

If your a programmer you may be able to write a Photoshop script to do that. One may have been written. Do a web search for a Photoshop script for deleting layer comps.

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