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unfortunately...i created directory with name "-rf"
but now am unable to remove it.

my first thought is:

rmdir "-rf"

as long as you use the quotes you should be good.

other thought is just to use a path...

rmdir ./-rf

rmdir ?rf

Or

Code:

rm -- -rf

From the man page of "rm":

The "rmdir" command follows the same convention. So you should use "rmdir -- -rf" or "rmdir ./-rf".

this is the result of rmdir "-rf"
rmdir: illegal option -- r
rmdir: illegal option -- f
Usage: rmdir [-ps] dirname ...

rmdir -- -rf
is working ...thank u...

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