How to delete files/subfolders in a specific directory at the command prompt in Windows

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rmdir is my all time favorite command for the job. It works for deleting huge files and folders with subfolders. A backup is not created, so make sure that you have copied your files safely before running this command.

RMDIR "FOLDERNAME" /S /Q

This silently removes the folder and all files and subfolders.

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