By default, xcopy removes the read-only attribute.Ĭopies files with hidden and system file attributes. To copy empty directories, you must include the /e command-line option.Ĭopies files and retains the read-only attribute on Destination files if present on the Source files. Use /e with the /s and /t command-line options.Ĭopies the subdirectory structure (that is, the tree) only, not files. If you omit /s, xcopy works within a single directory.Ĭopies all subdirectories, even if they are empty. By default, xcopy prompts you to specify whether Destination is a file or a directory.Ĭopies directories and subdirectories, unless they are empty. Then, xcopy copies all specified files into the new directory. If Source is a directory or contains wildcards and Destination does not exist, xcopy assumes Destination specifies a directory name and creates a new directory.
#Rsync vs emcopy update
This command-line option allows you to update files that have changed.Ĭopies files from Source that exist on Destination only. If you do not include a MM-DD-YYYY value, xcopy copies all Source files that are newer than existing Destination files. Suppresses the display of xcopy messages.ĭisplays source and destination file names while copying.ĭisplays a list of files that are to be copied.Ĭreates decrypted Destination files when the destination does not support encryption.Ĭopies source files changed on or after the specified date only.
Verifies each file as it is written to the destination file to make sure that the destination files are identical to the source files. Prompts you to confirm whether you want to create each destination file. This parameter can include a drive letter and colon, a directory name, a file name, or a combination of these.ĭisplays the following message and waits for your response before starting to copy files: Press any key to begin copying file(s) Specifies the destination of the files you want to copy. This parameter must include either a drive or a path.
Specifies the location and names of the files you want to copy.
#Rsync vs emcopy how to
Copies files and directories, including subdirectories.įor examples of how to use this command, see Examples.