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30 July 2007, 09:26 AM

BlkKnight

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xcopy alternatives?

I'm having some issues when using xcopy in backup scripts - I believe it isn't copying it's supposed to (missing data & files).

Can anyone recommend an alternative?

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30 July 2007, 10:03 AM

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Are you using switches such as /S /H for subfolders, hidden/system files etc.

Theres many different options, just type xcopy /?

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30 July 2007, 10:14 AM

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for users documents:
xcopy /s /m /Y

for datafiles
xcopy /s /Y

AFAIK there aren't any hidden folders & files.

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30 July 2007, 06:29 PM

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Tried robocopy. It's in the resource kit or support tools, can never remember which.

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30 July 2007, 07:23 PM

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Securecopy

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30 July 2007, 07:56 PM

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Another vote for robocopy.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

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31 July 2007, 08:28 AM

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I've used robocopy too.

Documentation is good

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