Reference number: CH000022

In DOS how to copy all files from one drive to another:

Issue:

In DOS how to copy all files from one drive to another.

Solution:

Using the xcopy command a user can copy the complete contents of a drive to another drive. An example of a command that can be used is shown below.

xcopy32 c:\ d:\ /h/i/c/k/e/r/y

Additional information:

• See our xcopy command page for additional information and help with this command.
• Information about copying information from one computer to another can be found on document CH000600.