xcopy Command Examples

Copy files and directory trees. More information: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/xcopy.

• Copy the file(s) to the specified destination:

xcopy {{path\to\file_or_directory}} {{path\to\destination_directory}}

• List files that will be copied before copying:

xcopy {{path\to\file_or_directory}} {{path\to\destination_directory}} /p

• Copy the directory structure only, excluding files:

xcopy {{path\to\file_or_directory}} {{path\to\destination_directory}} /t

• Include empty directories when copying:

xcopy {{path\to\file_or_directory}} {{path\to\destination_directory}} /e

• Keep the source ACL in the destination:

xcopy {{path\to\file_or_directory}} {{path\to\destination_directory}} /o

• Allow resuming when network connection is lost:

xcopy {{path\to\file_or_directory}} {{path\to\destination_directory}} /z

• Disable the prompt when the file exists in the destination:

xcopy {{path\to\file_or_directory}} {{path\to\destination_directory}} /y

• Display help:

xcopy /?