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Force delete folder using command prompt?


It's easy to force delete folder using command prompt?!

Everyone probably knows how easy it is ► to delete locked directories under Windows 11, 10 ... using external tools The question is, of course, can I also delete locked directories under Windows using the command prompt. Here is a small solution that usually works well, but in some cases the Windows needs to be started in Safe Mode to be successful.

 
Content:

1.) ... The command prompt to force delete folders!
2.) ... What should I pay attention to when deleting and forcing folders?
3.) ... More tips for deleting, folders, etc.!



1.) The command prompt to force delete folders!


1. Start the command prompt in the parent folder 
As described here: ►  Open the command prompt in the desired directory! 

2. Enter cmd.exe in the address bar and the command to delete the folder


rmdir /s /q test_folder


( ...see Image-1 point 1 and / to 3 ) 

Here in this example the test folder in the parent folder is deleted, a full path is not required here. Of course, you can also use full path information, such as C:\folder\subfolder. As already mentioned, for certain folders you need ►  administrative rights for CMD.exe or ►  start the Windows operating system in safe mode .


(Image-1) Force deletion of the folder via the command prompt!
Force delete folder using Command Prompt!


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2.) What should I pay attention to when deleting and forcing folders?

forcing folders? As with any deletion process, you should always be sure that you no longer need the data you are deleting under Windows. Deleting files on a Windows computer is one of the most common tasks and should always be approached carefully, as some folders cannot be restored even with special software.

If you are not sure about deleting it, you should perhaps just move the folder, for example to an external storage device, another storage location or drive on the computer.


3.) More tips for deleting, folders, etc.!


Under Windows it is very rare that you have to resort to this hardening tool to delete folders, but occasionally there is no other way! Here you learned how easy it is, if you know how, forcing the folders to be deleted is quite easy. However, here are further tips for deleting and folders etc. that can help you or learn something new.

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