Quick Answer: How Do I Force Delete a Directory in Linux?
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How do you force delete a directory in Linux?

How to force delete a directory in Linux

  1. Open the terminal application on Linux.
  2. The rmdir command removes empty directories only. Hence you need to use the rm command to remove files on Linux.
  3. Type the command rm -rf dirname to delete a directory forcefully.
  4. Verify it with the help of ls command on Linux.

How do I force delete a folder?

You can try to use CMD (Command Prompt) to force delete a file or folder from Windows 10 computer, SD card, USB flash drive, external hard drive, etc.
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Force Delete a File or Folder in Windows 10 with CMD

  1. Use “DEL” command to force delete a file in CMD: …
  2. Press Shift + Delete to force delete a file or folder.
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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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