tldr/pages/windows/xcopy.md

xcopy

Copy files and directory trees.

• Copy the file(s) to the specified destination:

xcopy {{path/to/file_or_directory}} {{path/to/destination}}

• List files that will be copied before copying:

xcopy {{path/to/file_or_directory}} {{path/to/destination}} /p

• Copy the directory structure only, excluding files:

xcopy {{path/to/file_or_directory}} {{path/to/destination}} /t

• Include empty directories when copying:

xcopy {{path/to/file_or_directory}} {{path/to/destination}} /e

• Keep the source ACL in the destination:

xcopy {{path/to/file_or_directory}} {{path/to/destination}} /o

• Allow resuming when network connection is lost:

xcopy {{path/to/file_or_directory}} {{path/to/destination}} /z

• Disable the prompt when the file exists in the destination:

xcopy {{path/to/file_or_directory}} {{path/to/destination}} /y

• Display detailed usage information:

xcopy /?