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How to delete folders recursively in DOS

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Hi,

I have a folder named Test with sub directorties. I'd like to be able to create a simple batch file that deletes all folders within test and test's sub directories that match a supplied name. I know how to create the batch command but im not sure how i can create the recursive delete using a DOS command.

i.e if i want to delete any folder with the name "garbage"  with in the folder test and its sub directories is there a command I can issue such as

rmdir c:\test\ "garbage" -s - q

that will delete all folders with test including any folder named "garbage" within the folder test recursively.

Thanks,
Answered By: knightEknight
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