Using XCOPY. Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics () In using XCOPY C:\a\b\c\d..... etcetera etcetera ..... is there a limit as to how many subfolders deep it can work? For example, to be specific, Will it object to XCOPY C:\temp...

incremental backup brings the >whole process to a very slow grind. >>Thanks... > I am not sure about the specific example of using XCOPY to copy to a CD or DVD, but in general it can be risky to copy large numbers of files with XCOPY because of...

Using BING to partition copy only the area with data?. Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion () This may be a bit naive, but I'm trying to preserve my folder and subfolder dates in this specific quest here. So I want to use BING...

the command it works! I note now, however, that the batch file is using xcopy and the manual copy used copy. I failed to test manually using xcopy. Can anyone point me to the problem and how to solve? Is it as simple as using copy vs xcopy? Tnx es 73!...

etc from the old to the new. Is there a standard way of doing this? I once saw a flat cable on e-bay with some type of connetor for my Portege at one end and a laptop style IDE connector at the other end which did this (I presume you just xcopy the whole...

programs. No choice in the matter. That's the incentive to buy the full PQ Drive Image program (which would be fine). The HDD is an 8.07GB Maxtor, and probably it would be better to save for a larger drive instead. After using the 'restore back to...

must be decrypted on the laptop (where your EFS certificate/key reside) before they can be transported. You didn't mention using other xcopy switches, but using the "/s" switch with xcopy will also copy over the sub-directories (Example: "xcopy /s /g...

I'd like your help: Can I back up EVERYTHING on the current C: drive to another drive, a fully operational BOOTABLE drive, including the O/S, using XCOPY, or do I have to approach this otherwise? Here is my intent: If the C: drive goes up in a puff of...

seems to be working and I have only changed the "S" switch >to "E". I seem to remember that if you use the "E" switch with xcopy>you should also use "S". Is that right? Please not that I am using>xcopy not xxcopy. I have not heard of this, yet. But...

original location? Dude, are you using unix? I hate unix. Long live Dhanity and the minions scouring the depths of Wingdingium! Windows.. Unix is so east coast. :) Then why are you using xcopy... [/puzzled] The last time I used xcopy was when I screwed...