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xcopy

Xcopy is a command line tool used in Windows operating systems to copy files and directories. It is similar to the "copy" command but provides additional functionalities. Xcopy allows users to copy files and directories from one location to another, including networked devices and across different drives.

The basic syntax of Xcopy includes the source file or directory to be copied and the destination where it should be copied to. Xcopy has various options that enable users to customize the copying process. These options include overwrite, exclude certain files, copy only if the file doesn't exist, and more.

One notable feature of Xcopy is its ability to copy entire directory trees, including all their subdirectories and files. It can be used to copy both single files and multiple files at once. Xcopy also provides a progress report during the copying process, displaying the number of files copied and the total size.

To use Xcopy, simply open the command prompt, type "xcopy" followed by the required options and arguments, and press Enter. It is a versatile and powerful command line tool that can greatly simplify file management tasks in Windows.

List of commands for xcopy:

  • xcopy:tldr:04384 xcopy: Copy the file(s) to the specified destination.
    $ xcopy ${path\to\file_or_directory} ${path\to\destination_directory}
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  • xcopy:tldr:3aa59 xcopy: Disable the prompt when the file exists in the destination.
    $ xcopy ${path\to\file_or_directory} ${path\to\destination_directory} /y
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  • xcopy:tldr:4285d xcopy: Display detailed usage information.
    $ xcopy /?
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  • xcopy:tldr:6bcfe xcopy: Include empty directories when copying.
    $ xcopy ${path\to\file_or_directory} ${path\to\destination_directory} /e
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  • xcopy:tldr:70863 xcopy: Allow resuming when network connection is lost.
    $ xcopy ${path\to\file_or_directory} ${path\to\destination_directory} /z
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  • xcopy:tldr:754ac xcopy: Keep the source ACL in the destination.
    $ xcopy ${path\to\file_or_directory} ${path\to\destination_directory} /o
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  • xcopy:tldr:98d06 xcopy: List files that will be copied before copying.
    $ xcopy ${path\to\file_or_directory} ${path\to\destination_directory} /p
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  • xcopy:tldr:ccc60 xcopy: Copy the directory structure only, excluding files.
    $ xcopy ${path\to\file_or_directory} ${path\to\destination_directory} /t
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