Robocopy

[thetam]

can anyone explain to me how Vista robocopy works and how to run it?

thanks!

 

[linney]

Seems to want to run from a Command Prompt.

Type Robycopy /? at the prompt for the full syntax of the program.

 

[Davetoo]

You can pick up a nifty GUI for it here

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/technetmag/issues/2006/11/UtilitySpotlight/

I'm Certifiable, not cert-ified.
It just means my answers are from experience, not a book.

 

[thetam]

thanks Davetoo!
the GUI makes it easier, but do you know a way to run it each time a pc bootup?

 

[linney]

Do you mean, just to start the program, or start the program and have it perform some action for you?

The latter would, I imagine, require the use of the DOS Syntax as a batch file and run from the Startup folder, login script, or as a Scheduled Task. Obviously if you just want to start the program itself, then a Shortcut to it, placed in the Startup folder would suffice.

 

[thetam]

I don't know how to use the DOS Syntax.

I can run the script and it's appears to work but the files are not being copied.

also, Vista Scheduled Task giving me issues. it does not run the script like it should.

do you actually use this yourseft Linney?

 

[linney]

No, I don't use Robocopy. I believe Robocopy can output scripts too, is that what you are trying to use and do?

Microsoft Robocopy GUI frontend
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If not, your script, what type is it, VBscript?

If it is not a coding problem within any script, then maybe it is a permission and access problem with the source or destination folders?

Can you perform the Robocopy action successfully manually?
Are the logging and monitoring options in Robocopy of any use in determining your problem?

Are you setting up any Scheduled Task as an Administrator, or at least as a user who can access both source and destination?

Copying Files Notifications
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[thetam]

Does anyone know how to turn off or hide the running script? I use Schedule Task to run the script at each login. the copy files are beign copied to a network share which require a network login. this network login is shown when the script run (security concern). so, i like to hide or run on the background...or is it even possible?

i've tried /NDL, /NFL, /NJH, NJS, and /NP.

thanks!