Perhaps the simplest solution is using Xxcopy and the switch /SGFo.
http://www.xxcopy.com/xxcopy26.htm#SG

Thank you very much for your answer but Xxcopy is not a valid command
in my system, (I use Windows XP Pro SP3).
I tried the xcopy with the swithes SGFo and SG but it doesn't work. :-(

I have just downloaded and installed the xxcopy (it is freeware for personal
use) but the window opens and shuts so quickly that I amd not able to do
anything.

Regards,
Rob