A cleanup script used cd .. then rm -rf temp/* but the script was started from an empty directory due to a typo in the job scheduler. cd .. moved to root ( / ), and rm -rf temp/* attempted to delete system folders. Mitigation: Script should have checked pwd after each cd and used absolute paths for deletion.
Use a file explorer or terminal to verify that both paths actually exist. Scripts often fail because a "Target" folder was never created. make sure target and startin folder
Overlooking this simple check is the leading cause of data loss, "File Not Found" errors, and broken software paths. This guide explores why these folder definitions matter, how to verify them, and how to troubleshoot common issues when they go wrong. Why "Target" and "Starting" Folders Matter A cleanup script used cd