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Number   :  5196
Date     :  2003-08-02
Author   :  Kan Yabumoto
Subject  :  Re: Copying Folders and Files with long filenames
Size(KB) :  2



John wrote:
>I am new to xxcopy but am having difficulty in copying folders and
>files where the folder or filename is long i.e. 16 or 20 letters or
>numbers.
>
>Is there a restriction in the software or can anyone help by advising
>how to overcome this.
>
>I am using /Clone /zo /DA switches
>
>Thanks in advance for any help
>
>Regards
>
>John Lowing

I have to make lots of assumption when the question lacks
key facts surrounding the problem. We generally want the
following info in any report.

1. Version number of Windows and XXCOPY whether or not
the user thinks it is relevant.

2. The exact command line entered by the user.

The best way to report a problem is to create a log file
and show it to us in the report that will include the
above info plus a lot more.

xxcopy (your command...) /on:c:\myerror.log

In this example, "c:\myerror.log" is created as the log file.

My my hunch is that the user is not familiar with
command line operations which some real basic skill
need to be acquired. Here's a list of web resources:

http://www.xxcopy.com/xxcopy14.htm

and, our own documentation is very important

http://www.xxcopy.com/xxtball.htm

Specifically, you may start with the FAQ page at

http://www.xxcopy.com/xxcopy13,htm

The most likely reason for the failure is listed here:

http://www.xxcopy.com/xxcopy13.htm/#tb13-q9

I could be wrong in my guess. But, please supply
some essential details for a better aim.

BTW, there is no such switch as /zo.

There is hardly any restriction in freeware other than
some extra user prompt reminding licensing issues
as needed. The difference between the freeware version
and the Pro version is explained in:

http://www.xxcopy.com/xxcopy34.htm

Unfortunately, a product like XXCOPY can be effectively
utilized only when the user sits down and go through
the intimidating amount of documentation. But the
reward is huge. When the number of files grows
exponentially, you have to give up the convenience of
drag and drop at some point.

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Part of my guess here is based on the word "folders".
Nearly all "old-timers" prefer to stay with the
slightly more technical term, "directories". Just
bear with us. You will find handsome reward later
on once you become comfortable with the DOS Box.
(we old-timers live most of the time in DOS Boxes
--- I have several DOS Box always open on my system).
We stay in there because it's a more productive
environment to manage a large number of files.
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Kan Yabumoto



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