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How to Remove a directory/folder in MS-DOS/Command Prompt (CMD.EXE)

Sometimes you need to remove a folder, but the delete button in Windows does not work, so you need to use MS-DOS also called the Command prompt to delete a folder.

Remove directory

All you have to do is browse to your drive then the folder your file is located in by doing a series of CD and DIR commands. You start CMD by going to Start> Run and typing CMD, and pressing enter.

When you found the directory you want to delete. You type RD FolderName /s press enter

and type Y then press enter.

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I graduated from Vancouver Community College's Information technology Specialist certificate program in 2008 and became Comptia A+ IT Enterprise technician certified in 2009. I volunteer at a non-profit Computer Recycler and Refurbisher called Free Geek Vancouver. My interest includes computers, gadgets, art, movies, food, television, blogging, forums, websites and Video games. Welcome to my blog on computer, hardware, software, web design, and cms help. Enjoy your stay!
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