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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 IBM OS/2 and 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, including any files or subdirectories having the "hidden" or "system" attributes and empty directories.
xcopy e:\existing e:\newcopy /s /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
Limitation
When copying with Xcopy you get insufficient memory when the path + filename is longer than 254 characters.citation needed 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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