How to Copy a Folder with Batch File

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Use a Windows batch file to copy folders with this user-friendly guide
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Have you ever tried to copy an entire folder with a Windows batch file? The following method will show you how to copy a folder from one location to another with a batch file.

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    Open Notepad and type the following commands in the file.
    • xcopy /s /i "THE FOLDER ADDRESS YOU WANT TO COPY" "DESTINATION LOCATION"
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    You have to make some minor changes in the batch file you just created. In the code, type the actual values instead of the capital text.
    • For example, if you want to copy a folder named folder1 from D: to E:, then enter D:\folder1 instead of THE FOLDER ADDRESS YOU WANT TO COPY and E:\folder1 instead of DESTINATION LOCATION .
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    Save the newly edited batch file and place it anywhere you want.
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    Your specified file will be copied from its current location to the one you have specified in the destination address.
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