Like this rmdir g:\test1. But yes it deletes the whole shebang, which is why you either need to be in the directory, or use a different tool.
2008/10/28 Erik Goldoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > like this ? : > > G:\>rmdir g:\test1\*.* /s/q > The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect. > > Erik Goldoff > > *IT Consultant* > > *Systems, Networks, & Security * > > ** > ------------------------------ > *From:* James Rankin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > *Sent:* Tuesday, October 28, 2008 9:48 AM > *To:* NT System Admin Issues > *Subject:* Re: Slightly OT DOS Syntax Q > > Don't you need to specify the directory path? > > 2008/10/28 Erik Goldoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> when I tried it I got >> >> G:\test1>rmdir *.* /s >> *.*, Are you sure (Y/N)? y >> The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect. >> >> I *DID* try it first, so now you know why I suspect it of not working .... >> ( on an XP sp2 system ) >> Erik Goldoff >> >> *IT Consultant* >> >> *Systems, Networks, & Security * >> >> > > > > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
