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bud219

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How to Delete rd-only directory with space in name
« on: February 15, 2006, 08:38:06 AM »
I have a read-only directory that I can NOT delete via standard file/folder view. I am running Windows XP Home Edition. The directoryname is 'Backup 05-25-05'. Can someone please tell me how to delete this directory with DOS commands? I am having trouble with the directory name being recognized as a single directory. I have no other directory that begins with Backup, so if allowed, wild card could be used. Thanks in advance!!
« Last Edit: February 15, 2006, 08:39:25 AM by bud219 »

gpl



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    Re: How to Delete rd-only directory with space in
    « Reply #1 on: February 16, 2006, 01:41:07 AM »
    always put quotes around files/directories that might contain spaces, eg
    rd "Backup 05-25-05"

    Graham