•Arnošt Havelka
The Xcopy Command
Copy entire directory trees.
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When basic copy isn't enough, xcopy (Extended Copy) steps in. It's designed to copy directories, subdirectories, and even file attributes. It's the workhorse of simple backups before you graduate to robocopy.
Try the command
Try duplicating a folder structure!
Build the command
xcopy
Terminal
C:\Users\Student>xcopy Source Dest /s
0 File(s) copied
Real-World Examples
Backup a folder tree:
Terminal
C:\Users\Student>xcopy Source Backup /s /e /i /y
Knowledge Check
1 / 2What is the main difference between copy and xcopy?
References
These documentation links provide authoritative details for the commands used in this article.
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