System command

rmdir command

Remove a directory; /s removes its tree and contents.

Availability: Microsoft Learn command reference spanning Windows client and Windows Server releases; some entries are legacy, role-specific, optional-feature or interactive subcommands.中文

Documented syntax

rmdir [<drive>:]<path> [/s [/q]]

The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.

Examples

Example usage for rmdir.

rmdir /s project\build

Parameters, options and clauses

Option / clause	Description
`/s`	Remove the directory tree and its contents.
`/q`	Suppress confirmation when used with /s.
`[<drive>:]<path>`	Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context.
`<drive>`	Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context.
`<path>`	Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context.

Safety note

Review a command and its target before running it. Commands that alter files, services, accounts, disks, permissions or databases may be difficult to reverse. Test in a safe environment and keep backups.

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