How to copy directories in MS-Dos?

Answer 1

xcopy source dest /s /e /h /k

source is the directory to copy from
dest is the directory to copy to
/s will copy subdirectories
/e will copy empty subdirectories
/h will copy hidden and system files
/k will copy file attributes

Answer 2

Well, your question was a bit vague so i will be thorough.

To copy directory names TO a Windows console window, copy it regularly from Windows, then go back to your console window. Then right click the title bar and mouse to Edit. Select 'Paste' from the popup menu.

To copy directory names FROM a Windows console window, select the text to copy with your mouse from the console. Go to the same menu and select 'Copy.'

To actually copy a directory from the command-line, use the command:

copy [directory name] [path to destination directory]

Example:

copy dir1 c:\documents\photos\

This would copy the directory 'dir1' to the directory 'c:\documents\photos'.

Answer 3

depends on the version, but it used to be xcopy C:\(file name) space D:\ or what ever drive letter you want to use.

you can just try copy instead of xcopy they both used to work.
make sure to type the complete path like program files\music blah blah blah.

Answer 4

If you mean real MS-DOS, (not a DOS prompt in Windows) the command you want is XCOPY.

Answer 5

Use XCOPY. here's a good link for msdos commands.

http://www.computerhope.com/dostop10.htm

Answer 6

you must first go to your folder you wish to copy if u copy the folder name

syntax:

c:\saga\copy *.* [then the location or folder u wish to transfer ex. d:\vader]

syntax

c:\saga\copy *.* d:\vader