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In computing, Xcopy is command used for copying multiple files or entire directory trees from one directory to another and for copying files across a network. Xcopy stands for extended copy,[1] and was created as a more functional file copying utility than the copy tool found in MS-DOS. Xcopy is also available on Microsoft Windows.
The command is analogous to the Unix command rsync (Unix).
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Example
Create a new directory by copying the contents of the existing directory, excluding any files or subdirectories having the "hidden" or "system" attributes.
xcopy e:\existing e:\newcopy /e /i /h
Deprecation
While still included in Windows Vista, Xcopy has been deprecated in favor of Robocopy, which is now built into the operating system.[2]
Bug
When copying with Xcopy you get insufficient memory when the path + filename is longer than 254 characters. Robocopy doesn't have this limitation.
See also
References
- ^ "Windows NT File System Files". Microsoft Help and Support. Microsoft (2006-11-01).
- ^ Pietrek, Matt (2007-01-16). "Robocopy built into Vista". Under The Hood (an MSDN blog).
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