This option will display the full path and file name of both the source and destination files being copied. The /e option can also be used together with the /t option to include empty directories and subdirectories found in source in the directory structure created in destination. When used alone or with /s, this option is the same as /s but will also create empty folders in destination that were also empty in source. This is helpful when using xcopy to perform regular file backups. You can also use this option without specifying a specific date to copy only those files in source that are newer than the same files that already exist in destination. Use the command with /d option and a specific date, in MM-DD-YYYY format, to copy files changed on or after that date.

This option forces xcopy to continue even if it encounters an error. This option was first available in Windows Vista. Use this option to copy the symbolic link itself instead of the link target. Using this option will only copy archive files found in source. Use quotes around destination if it contains spaces. If no destination is listed, the files or folders will be copied to the same folder you run the xcopy command from. This option specifies the location where the source files or folders should be copied to. Use quotes around source if it contains spaces. The source is the only required parameter. This defines the files or top level folder that you want to copy from.

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