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 ?  :
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> G:\>rmdir g:\test1\*.* /s/q
> The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.
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>  Erik Goldoff
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> *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
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> Don't you need to specify the directory path?
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> 2008/10/28 Erik Goldoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>>  when I tried it I got
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>> G:\test1>rmdir *.* /s
>> *.*, Are you sure (Y/N)? y
>> The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.
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>> I *DID* try it first, so now you know why I suspect it of not working ....
>> ( on an XP sp2 system )
>>  Erik Goldoff
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>> *IT  Consultant*
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>> *Systems, Networks, & Security *
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