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What option will use for deleting directory with all its contents?

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How to completely delete directory with all it contents

I try to use rmdir -r but it give error

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Hi all

I got the solution for my thread

i use mkdir with the option -p

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I'm glad to hear that you solved your problem, but I'm confused by your comments.
The mkdir command (with or without the -p option) does not delete (or remove) directories.

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