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Explore multiple browsers simultaneously while managing Windows directories.

Explore multiple browsers simultaneously while managing Windows directories.

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Endersteve24
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06-08-2016, 06:16 AM
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I observed that when trying to remove unwanted folders and files from Windows/users folders using standard commands like rm -rf * or rmdir *, I receive a message stating the directory isn't empty. I’m unsure if the difference lies in how the commands are interpreted, as I’ve used -r or -rf to force deletion. Is there an error in my usage or a limitation in the OS? The system is running Windows 10 with Arch Linux and the ntfs-3g package installed.
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Endersteve24
06-08-2016, 06:16 AM #1

I observed that when trying to remove unwanted folders and files from Windows/users folders using standard commands like rm -rf * or rmdir *, I receive a message stating the directory isn't empty. I’m unsure if the difference lies in how the commands are interpreted, as I’ve used -r or -rf to force deletion. Is there an error in my usage or a limitation in the OS? The system is running Windows 10 with Arch Linux and the ntfs-3g package installed.

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shanleighrose
Member
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06-08-2016, 12:51 PM
#2
It might suggest files are being accessed from another location or you lack the necessary rights to remove everything in that folder.
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shanleighrose
06-08-2016, 12:51 PM #2

It might suggest files are being accessed from another location or you lack the necessary rights to remove everything in that folder.

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06-08-2016, 06:58 PM
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Linux command assistance ~$ rmdir --help Purpose: Show usage details for the rmdir utility. Options include removing empty directories, ignoring non-empty failures, and more. Usage instructions provided. Exit when help is displayed.

Command reference ~$ chmod --help Purpose: Explain how to change file or directory permissions. Options cover various modes and flags. Instructions included. Exit on completion.
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DGfanboyiscool
06-08-2016, 06:58 PM #3

Linux command assistance ~$ rmdir --help Purpose: Show usage details for the rmdir utility. Options include removing empty directories, ignoring non-empty failures, and more. Usage instructions provided. Exit when help is displayed.

Command reference ~$ chmod --help Purpose: Explain how to change file or directory permissions. Options cover various modes and flags. Instructions included. Exit on completion.