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rmdir:tldr:2dd40

rmdir: Remove a directory and its contents recursively.
$ rmdir ${path\to\directory} /s
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The command "rmdir" is used to remove or delete directories (folders) in the command prompt or terminal. In this case, the command is trying to delete the directory specified by the "${path\to\directory}" variable.

  • "${path\to\directory}" represents the path to the directory you want to delete. It is enclosed in "${}" to indicate that it is a variable.
  • "/s" is an option (switch) that stands for "subdirectories". It is used with the "rmdir" command to remove the specified directory and all of its subdirectories, including all files and folders within them.

So, this command is attempting to remove the directory specified by the given variable, including all its contents and subdirectories.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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