I can't delete some files

DISTURBED · #1 (**permalink**) 07-04-2002

I've been trying to delete a file with a space in it like this:

Nothing 1.jpg

I can't copy/delete it or anything like that.I've tried "Nothing_1.jpg" but that didn't work.Anyone know how to do this?

Melissa · #2 (**permalink**) 07-04-2002

You can try this:

rm Nothing\ 1.jpg

warrend · #3 (**permalink**) 07-04-2002

or...

put the file name in "" "file name"

so >rm "nothing 1.jpg"

DISTURBED · #4 (**permalink**) 07-04-2002

It worked, thanks guys.

binhnx2000 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-01-2002

If you don't want use command for job as: Remove, Copy, Rename...You can use MC (Midnight Commander)...Use it as use NC (Norton Commander) in Windows...

Good Luck

Other UNIX.COM Threads You Might Find Helpful
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
How to delete files with certain ext?	tonyvirk	UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers	4	12-09-2007 11:57 AM
How to delete files ??	preethgideon	UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers	5	10-29-2007 12:51 AM
Delete files with 0kb	mephisto	UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers	3	10-23-2006 07:45 AM
how to delete log files	castlerock	Shell Programming and Scripting	2	03-29-2006 12:42 PM
when I try to run rm on multiple files I have problem to delete files with space	umen	UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers	1	09-20-2005 12:20 AM

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode