I know i could use, in a command prompt, copy c: d: but i also need to have the files copied to their respective folders. anyone know the command line?
thanx
2006-12-28 21:03:42 · 3 answers · asked by snafu1 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
You will need to use xcopy rather than copy.
2006-12-28 21:07:02 · answer #1 · answered by rodandalisonthompson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use 'xcopy' with the /s parameter to copy whole folders with sub-folders.
Assuming C: is your system disk (ie where windows is installed) there will be some files (such as Registry) that will be 'locked' whilst windows is running, and can not be copied, even from a command prompt.
If you need a true CLONE of C: (ie. Registry, boot blocks etc) then you will need to boot-up without running Windows. You may be able to find a Bootable DOS Floppy disk that can do this.
If your disk is formatted into NTFS you will need to use LINUX or similar operating system that understands NTFS. This is possible by creating a bootable CD.
Google for 'Clone disk'.
2006-12-29 05:16:44 · answer #2 · answered by Steve B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Save yourself the trouble and use a HD Cloning program -- http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/
2006-12-29 05:06:33 · answer #3 · answered by TheInfamousJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋