Robocopy

What is Robocopy?

Robocopy, a robust file copy utility, is a command-line directory replication tool that has been included in the Windows Resource Kit since Windows NT 4.0, and later became a standard feature in Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008. This utility offers a range of capabilities that extend beyond the built-in Windows copy and xcopy commands, making it a valuable tool for users with various file management needs

Highlights

• Ability to tolerate network interruptions and resume copying, ensuring the successful completion of file transfers
• Capacity to copy file data, attributes, original timestamps, NTFS ACLs, owner information, and audit information using command-line switches
• Option to assert the Windows NT "backup right," allowing administrators to copy an entire directory, including files denied readability
• Persistent behavior with a programmable number of automatic retries if a file cannot be opened
• "Mirror" mode that keeps source and destination trees synchronized by optionally deleting files in the destination that are no longer present in the source
• Skipping of files that already exist in the destination folder with identical size and timestamp, improving efficiency
• Continuously-updated command-line progress indicator, providing users with real-time information on the copying process
• Ability to copy file and folder names exceeding
• Multithreaded copying (Windows 7 only), leveraging system resources for faster file transfers
• Return code on program termination for batch file usage, enabling seamless integration with scripts and automation workflows