![]() ![]() The basic command line syntax for Robocopy is similar to the syntax used for the familiar Xcopy command line application popular in DOS, so many years ago. SEE: 20 pro tips to make Windows 10 work the way you want (free PDF) (TechRepublic) How to construct the command line in Robocopy To help you get a leg up, I delved into Robocopy’s command-line switches and developed a nice little script you can use to create an exact mirror duplicate of all the data files in your user profile folder (C:UsersYourName). While you can easily do so by copying your files and folders to an external hard drive via drag and drop, that can be a tedious operation.įortunately, Robocopy provides more than 80 command-line parameters and switches ( Table A) that will allow you to create a powerful data backup operation. However, you may want to have an additional copy of your data files just to be on the safe side. If you’re conscientious about the safety of your data, chances are good that you are already using one or more of Windows 10’s backup tools. Must-read Windows coverageĭefend your network with Microsoft outside-in security services For example, there’s File History, System Restore, Fresh Start, and System Image Recovery just to name a few. ![]() Windows 10 offers a plethora of ways to back up and restore your data–and even your entire system.
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