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Robocopy is built into Windows, and it's the best file copier imaginable

I seldom pay attention to basic file explorer actions, such as copying and moving files or folders. As long as the transfer completes without errors, I'm content with the results. Back in 2013, I used ...
TechRepublic

How to use Robocopy to back up all your data in Windows 10: Commands and examples

How to use Robocopy to back up all your data in Windows 10: Commands and examples Your email has been sent If you're looking for a little extra peace of mind, double down on your data backups. This ...
Ars Technica

Tell me How to prevent destination folder name change when running RoboCopy

When I run Robocopy "C my pics source" "\my backup pics" /mir, it seems that RoboCopy changes the destination folder name to "my pics source" rather than leave the destination folder name intact. Most ...
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robocopy - /xd directory exclude; proper usage

What's the proper usage for the /xd flag using robocopy? If I want to exclude all the directories containing the words test and temp, would it be robocopy src dest /xd test temp, or do I need to add ...
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Using Robocopy To Transfer Files

The GUI is fine if you're only moving a few files, but for larger and more complex migrations, this built-in Windows utility is the way to go. There are many ways to get a file from Point A to Point B ...