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Note that dates after 2000 must include the full year (01 is read as 1901, not 2001). If date is not specified, all files are copied except for same-named files in the destination directory that have a more recent 'last modified date' than the one in source. Only copies files with a 'last modified date' the same as, or later than, date. This switch has a bit of a bug - see Note 5 below.
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Can be used with /D to update files with more recent versions.

Only copies files in source that already exist in destination. This switch does function in Dos mode when using the WindowsME version of XCOPY.Ĭopies files without resetting the read-only attribute, if set. Includes files with hidden and system attributes set.
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Only copies files with the archive attribute set, turning off the archive attribute of the source files. files that have not been "archived" using xcopy, msbackup, etc.). Only copies files with the archive attribute set (ie. To include empty subdirectories, use with the /E switch.īy default: XCOPY will not copy files which have 'system' or 'hidden' attributes set Ĭopies of 'read-only' files do not have the read-only attribute set, andĪll copied files have their 'archive' attribute set. (See Notes below).īy default, XCOPY will confine its operation to files in the source directory.Ĭopies the complete subdirectory structure of source and all files therein.Ĭopies the complete subdirectory structure of source and all files therein but does not copy empty subdirectories.Ĭopies the subdirectory structure of source but does not copy any files and does not copy empty subdirectories. If destination could be either a file or directory, you are prompted for instructions. If destination refers to a directory that does not exist, the directory is created. If destination is omitted, the files are copied to the current directory. The location and/or name(s) of new files. Although this must be a single parameter, it may include multiple files specified using wildcards (* or ?).

XCOPY is similar to the COPY command except that it has many more switches that allow considerable control over exactly what is copied when using wildcards.
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