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Number   :  2812
Date     :  2002-09-17
Author   :  jchimley
Subject  :  Cant create destination directory
Size(KB) :  1


Hello All,
I'm having a problem in a Win98 workgroup where a local batch file is 
used to XXcopy important files to a network drive. I have tried using 
the /BU switch as well as /CLONE, however xxcopy will create the main 
folders but not the subfolders underneath. For example, the My 
Documents folder has various files in it. Plus, has a few subfolders 
with files in them. Invariably, the line: XXCOPY "C:\My 
Documents" "\\computer name\Share Name\Backup" /CLONE will result in 
the MY Docs folder getting created plus copying the files within that 
folder, but none of the subdirectories get created. Within the DOS 
box of the batch file, xxcopy will see and read the subdirectory then 
come back with the message CANT CREATE when it tries to copy the 
subdirectory to the destination. Using the /I switch didnt work 
either. Very strange indeed. Also, I use an exact setup with a Win2k 
network and have no issues whatsoever. 

So my question is, what scenarios would cause XXCOPY to fail in 
creating a subdirectory when using the /clone switch? Why is this 
issue only related to Win98 and not Win2k?

I would be more than happy to post the script if neccesary, however, 
they are rather simple: source dest /clone for about 5 different 
folders on each computer. Any feedback would be very helpful. I'll be 
sure to post the results of this quandry. Even if it is embarrassing 
to me :)



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