How do I force delete a directory in Linux?

To force delete a directory in Linux, you can use the "rm" command with the "-rf" options. "rm" is a command-line utility that allows you to delete files and directories, and the "-rf" options allow you to delete directories and their contents, including subdirectories and files, without prompting for confirmation.

CAUTION: The "-rf" options of "rm" are very powerful and can delete a large number of files and directories quickly, without any warning. Use these options with caution, as they can delete important files and directories, and there is no way to recover them.

To force delete a directory, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory that contains the directory you want to delete.

2. Type the following command:

rm -rf directory

Replace "directory" with the name of the directory you want to delete.

3. The "rm" command will delete the specified directory and all its contents, including subdirectories and files, without prompting for confirmation.

With these steps, you should be able to force delete a directory in Linux using the "rm" command. Consult the documentation of "rm" for more information on how to use this utility.