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     RM moves one or more files to a hidden directory named DELETED.
     DELETED is a subdirectory of the directory that contains the file
     being deleted. RM creates a DELETED directory if one does not
     already exist. Use RM along with UNDEL and EXP to manage backup
     files.
 
     Command-Line Syntax
 
     RM [options] [files]
 
     RM has the following options; the option names are not case
     sensitive:
 
     /F             Deletes read-only files without prompting for
                    permission.
 
     /HELP          Calls the QuickHelp utility. If RM cannot find the
                    Help file or QuickHelp, it displays a brief summary
                    of RM command-line syntax.
 
     /I             Inquires for permission before deleting any file.
 
     /K             Keeps read-only files (does not delete or prompt).
 
     /R directory   Recurses into subdirectories of <directory> and
                    moves all files into DELETED directories.
 
     /?             Displays a brief summary of RM command-line syntax.
 
     The <files> field specifies one or more files to be deleted. You
     can use DOS wildcards (* and ?), and you can specify a path with
     the filename. RM prompts for permission before it removes a
     read-only file unless /F is specified.
 
     See: ◄About RM, UNDEL, and EXP►
          ◄EXP Utility►
          ◄UNDEL Utility►
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