Copying files via script

[UNIX72]

Hello, im trying to copy a directory from one computer to the other, possibly through a batch file or script. The desire result, script will run at 12 midnight everyday and copy a directory from one computer to a different computer. Does anybody have any ideas or links, thank you all. Both computers are XP Pro

 

[longhair]

UNIX72,
very simple...
map a drive.
create copy.bat put code from below in and change where needed:

@echo off
copy /b *.* e:\pst\active\*.*

create a scheduled task to run copy.bat.
hth
regards,
longhair

 

[linney]

copying a directory tree using a dos bat file
thread779-1077173

 

[TurboTTypeWE4]

You can also use UNCs to do this without having any drives mapped

@echo off
copy /b *.* \\computername\sharename

 

[bcastner]

I am curious why a binary copy was demanded in this instance:

As part of TurbottTTypeWE4's response above:

copy /b *.*

 

[longhair]

bcastner,
i originally posted with the /b. reason being that not enough info was given on what type of files were being copied - better to be safe than sorry (^o^).
i have a habit of always using /b since much of the work that i do involves both unix & windows/dos and a lot of edi. so i want to make sure that i keep every 'funky' character around.
regards,
longhair

 

[UNIX72]

Sorry for the late reply, but thanks for all your help! I have a quick question. How would i automatically run this script in Windows 98SE? Thanks who helps

 

[longhair]

UNIX72,
i believe w98 has scheduled tasks or the at command.

regards,
longhair

 

[UNIX72]

Hey longhair, thanks for your reply, but I'm having a syntax problem on the script. I just want to copy a file on a xp workstation to a MS 2003 Server on a daily basis. I already have a map drive (G to the server, so this is how my script looks. copy /b c:\project.mdb G:\public\project\ The script is not working, i know im missing something small. Please advise, thank you so much.

 

[longhair]

UNIX72,
rights to the server folder?
file is not open locally?
do you receive any error messages?
open the scheduled tasks folder, click on your task once, select advanced then view logs from the scheduled tasks menu - any entries?

 

[bcastner]

Blank or empty password.
Running the task using a user not logged in anymore.