batch file syntax

[C.M.G.]

The following batch file copies files from one directory to another, on the
same HD:

copy "C:\folder1\*.*" "C:\folder2"

My question is: what is the proper syntax to send the files to a directory
on a different computer that is networked with the source computer?

Thanks for your help.

Clem.

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Copy "C:\folder1\*.*" "\\<computername>\<sharename>\<foldername>"

 

[C.M.G.]

Doug,

That works great, thanks a lot.

Is there an expression that would also copy all the folders, and not just
the files, contained within the source folder?

Thanks again,

Clem.

Copy "C:\folder1\*.*" "\\<computername>\<sharename>\<foldername>"

 

[Ken Blake]

The following batch file copies files from one directory to another,
on the same HD:

copy "C:\folder1\*.*" "C:\folder2"

My question is: what is the proper syntax to send the files to a
directory on a different computer that is networked with the source
computer?

In addition to Doug's answer, if you map the network drive to a drive
letter, you can move files back and forth between the two computers, using
"DOS" commands or Windows Explorer, just as if the other computer's drive
was local.

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Use XCOPY instead of COPY. XCOPY /? will give you all the command line options.

 

[C.M.G.]

Ken,

Thanks for your response. How do I map the network drive to a drive letter?

Clem.

 

[C.M.G.]

Doug,

That takes care of it. Thanks!

Clem.

Use XCOPY instead of COPY. XCOPY /? will give you all the command line
options.

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[Bruce Chambers]

Ken,

Thanks for your response. How do I map the network drive to a drive letter?

NET USE K: (drive letter of choice) \\SERVERNAME\SHARENAME

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[Ken Blake]

NET USE K: (drive letter of choice) \\SERVERNAME\SHARENAME

Or in My Computer, click Tools | Map Network Drive.

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

You're welcome

 

[C.M.G.]

Ken and Bruce,

Thank you both for your comments.

Clem.

 

[Ken Blake]

Ken and Bruce,

Thank you both for your comments.

You're welcome. Glad to help.