Use `rmdir directory_name` to remove an empty directory
Use `rm -r directory_name` to remove a directory and its contents
Use `rm -rf directory_name` to force remove a directory and its contents
Use `del /s /q directory_name` in Windows Command Prompt for files inside a directory
Use `rmdir /s /q directory_name` in Windows Command Prompt to remove a directory and its contents
Use `Remove-Item -Recurse -Force directory_name` in PowerShell
Verify the directory path before deleting
Back up important data before removal
