Batch file to copy latest version

[Debbie Davis]

Greetings! I need to write a batch file that will, on start-up, go
out to the server and see if there is a later version of a certain
file. I have 9 users and it's a pain to have to copy each file to
every workstation each time I make a change. I have COMPLETELY
FORGOTTEN HOW TO DO THIS. I'm totally blank. If anyone can help and
point me in the right direction, I'd certainly appreciate it! Many
thanks in advance.

 

[Guest]

try this out - with modifications obviously.

XCopy c:\SmyStuff\Favorites c:\Favorites1 /d /e /y

such as "\\Otherserver\drivewhatnot\blahblah*.*
\\myserver\ "

I used to do this a lot, there may be some syntax errors,
but, it should be pretty close.

bob.

 

[Guest]

Thanks, Bob.

xcopy "\\otherserver\folder\database.mdb" c:
This works but I need it to compare the date/timestamp and only copy it if it's newer on the server. What parameter would I use for that? Thanks again.

 

[Rob Schneider]

Thanks, Bob.

xcopy "\\otherserver\folder\database.mdb" c:
This works but I need it to compare the date/timestamp and only copy it if it's newer on the server. What parameter would I use for that? Thanks again.

Look at the ouptut of "xcopy /?" to get the options for this command.