How to copy files in Windows

[Dracoro]

OK. Trying to copy a load of files (10GB worth) from one machine to another. Starts copying ok, after a while it stops as there's a file with Access Is Denied. Fine, no problem but the copy stops!!! And stops at EVERY one so I can't just delete as I go along as it'll take ages. I don't mind the access denied files not copying but HOW do I get XP to copy all the files, ignoring those it can't copy? I'm guessing using command line? but would rather know if there's an XP way.

[ChefDude]

there must be free ware tools, but i think opus directory 9 would do the trick.

[Sonic']

I always use xcopy *.* /s /h /e /c copies everything including system hidden files and folders, empty folders and skips files it cant copy

[ChefDude]

xcopy of course - not sure if it would bug out on an 'access denied' - opus will copy these files to a temp dir and when you restart auto copy them to finish the job (if you set that option)

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d....mspx?mfr=true

[Iain Young]

I'd try robocopy. Gives you a lot more options than xcopy

[ChefDude]

just found this...

Copy your files faster with TeraCopy

will check it out.

I was actually looking for confirmation that readyboost makes file copy quicker in vista.

[Sonic']

xcopy doesnt bug out on anything it gets stuck on, as long as you use the switch /c (continue on error)

[ryn004]

Originally Posted by Sonic'

I always use xcopy *.* /s /h /e /c copies everything including system hidden files and folders, empty folders and skips files it cant copy

You can use that, or place the hard drive as a secondary drive on another machine and copy the files from there.