But if there is a slight error in the command, the copy operation may fail, and even lead to data loss. Therefore, you must be very careful when using Xcopy command. For users who are not familiar with the use of the command line, and want to copy files and folders easily, you can also use a third-party backup software.
Xcopy essentially duplicates your folders to create an intact copy, and although it has some optional parameters, it is still difficult to do some advanced operations or requires carefully written syntax. For example, you may want to auto copy changed files to target directory, keep different versions of backups for accurate recovery, compress backup files to save storage space, etc. What's more: If you want to auto sync changed files from source to target in real time, or auto delete older versions of backups to save space, you can upgrade to Professional edition.
If you want to backup folders into restorable image files, however, you can consider Backup options, which are better suited for backing up large data like partitions, disks, OS , or keeping different backup versions. In advanced edition, you can enjoy 3 more practical sync modes: Real-Time Sync : Sync changed files from source directory to target directory in real time.
Mirror Sync : Keep the contents in target directory exactly the same as the source directory. Two-Way Sync : Make any changes in source or target directory be synced to the other side mutually. Click Add Folder to specify the folder and click OK. Join Us! By joining you are opting in to receive e-mail. Promoting, selling, recruiting, coursework and thesis posting is forbidden. Students Click Here. Is there some setting I can use with the XCOPY command, to make it assume a file as opposed to a directory , and therefore stop it prompting every time for that info?
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The title sums up my question. If Source is a directory or contains wildcards and Destination does not exist, xcopy assumes Destination specifies a directory name and creates a new directory.
Then, xcopy copies all specified files into the new directory. By default, xcopy prompts you to specify whether Destination is a file or a directory. Copies directories and subdirectories, unless they are empty. Copies all subdirectories, even if they are empty. Copies the subdirectory structure that is, the tree only, not files. Copies files and retains the read-only attribute on Destination files if present on the Source files. By default, xcopy removes the read-only attribute.
Copies files with hidden and system file attributes. By default, xcopy does not copy hidden or system files. Copies only Source files that have their archive file attributes set. For information about how to set the archive file attribute by using attrib , see Additional References.
Copies Source files that have their archive file attributes set. Creates copies by using the NTFS short file or directory names. Specifies a list of files. At least one file must be specified. Each file will contain search strings with each string on a separate line in the file.
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