How to recursively delete directory from command line in windows?
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What is the windows equivalent of ?
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rm -r [directory-name]
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if I remember my DOS. It seems it's been updated... this is what you want: This removes the directory , with prompts : This does the same, without prompts : Regarding the sudo part of your question, if you need more priviliges, you can first open a new shell as another user account using the command, like this:
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