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how to remove the files like this?

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CALYAN

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Hi i am not able to remove the files like this which is
created accidentaly.
rm electsum(ti_nptotal),.sql
h: syntax error: `(' unexpected
h: syntax error: `(' unexpected


regards
calyan

 
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Have you tried escaping the ( etc with \

Or put the filename in single quotes?

Alternatively, if this is the only file with an electsum prefix, use * for the rest. HTH.
 
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