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xcopy

Copy files and directory trees. More information: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/xcopy.
  • Copy the file(s) to the specified destination:
    xcopy {{path\to\file_or_directory}} {{path\to\destination_directory}}
  • List files that will be copied before copying:
    xcopy {{path\to\file_or_directory}} {{path\to\destination_directory}} /p
  • Copy the directory structure only, excluding files:
    xcopy {{path\to\file_or_directory}} {{path\to\destination_directory}} /t
  • Include empty directories when copying:
    xcopy {{path\to\file_or_directory}} {{path\to\destination_directory}} /e
  • Keep the source ACL in the destination:
    xcopy {{path\to\file_or_directory}} {{path\to\destination_directory}} /o
  • Allow resuming when network connection is lost:
    xcopy {{path\to\file_or_directory}} {{path\to\destination_directory}} /z
  • Disable the prompt when the file exists in the destination:
    xcopy {{path\to\file_or_directory}} {{path\to\destination_directory}} /y
  • Display detailed usage information:
    xcopy /?

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