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How to copy a lot of files?
Hi All,
I have a lot of CDs and DVDs with a lot of directories and subdirectories on each of them. The directories and subdirectories contain various types of files. I need to copy all *.doc* files from the CDs and DVDs to one directory on my HDD. I don't need anymore information from which CD or DVD and from what directory or subdirectory any file was copied. I want to have them all in one directory on my HDD. It could happen that the same file was saved in more than one directory. It would be useful if the same files could be copied only one time. I know that I'll have to put CDs and DVDs, one by one, to the DVD drive. But I don't know how to abstract all *.doc* files from them and save the files in one directory on my HDD. I'd like to do it more or less automatically. I use Windows XP Pro SP3. Please help me how to do it. Regards, Rob |
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How to copy a lot of files?
Rob wrote:
Hi All, I have a lot of CDs and DVDs with a lot of directories and subdirectories on each of them. The directories and subdirectories contain various types of files. I need to copy all *.doc* files from the CDs and DVDs to one directory on my HDD. I don't need anymore information from which CD or DVD and from what directory or subdirectory any file was copied. I want to have them all in one directory on my HDD. It could happen that the same file was saved in more than one directory. It would be useful if the same files could be copied only one time. I know that I'll have to put CDs and DVDs, one by one, to the DVD drive. But I don't know how to abstract all *.doc* files from them and save the files in one directory on my HDD. I'd like to do it more or less automatically. I use Windows XP Pro SP3. Please help me how to do it. Regards, Rob One way: You can use the default win xp Search. Open Search\search options\advanced options, check subfolders (and system and hidden if needed). Enter *.doc in "search for files...". Enter the search path in "Look In". Highlight one of the files found then click Control A to highlight them all, drag to the location or Ctrl C then Crtl V at the destination. The search window will stay open and can be reused by clicking "Search Now". You can do that for specific folders as well but will have to enter the FULL path into the "Look in" box. Another way: You can also use XCOPY in a CMD window. Enter XCOPY /? in a CMD window and read the results. It's harder than using win search but you can make an automated *.bat file to run it. You will figure it out. |
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How to copy a lot of files?
Thank you very much for your answer.
I have a lot of CDs and DVDs with a lot of directories and subdirectories on each of them. The directories and subdirectories contain various types of files. I need to copy all *.doc* files from the CDs and DVDs to one directory on my HDD. [...] I don't know how to abstract all *.doc* files from them and save the files in one directory on my HDD. I'd like to do it more or less automatically. One way: You can use the default win xp Search. Open Search\search options\advanced options, check subfolders (and system and hidden if needed). Enter *.doc in "search for files...". Enter the search path in "Look In". Highlight one of the files found then click Control A to highlight them all, drag to the location or Ctrl C then Crtl V at the destination. That was my first idea I tried to do. Unfortunately this way all directories and all files in them are copied, not only *.doc files. I don't know why and telling the truth I don't understant it but it's a fact. Another way: You can also use XCOPY in a CMD window. Enter XCOPY /? in a CMD window and read the results. It's harder than using win search but you can make an automated *.bat file to run it. You will figure it out. This way only *.doc files are copied but with full path. It is better than above but still it is not what I need. Regards, Rob |
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How to copy a lot of files?
"Rob" ha scritto nel messaggio
... Please help me how to do it. Perhaps the simplest solution is using Xxcopy and the switch /SGFo. GF |
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How to copy a lot of files?
"G.F." ha scritto nel messaggio
... Perhaps the simplest solution is using Xxcopy and the switch /SGFo. http://www.xxcopy.com/xxcopy26.htm#SG |
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How to copy a lot of files?
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. :-( Regards, Rob |
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How to copy a lot of files?
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 |
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How to copy a lot of files? - SOLVED
Perhaps the simplest solution is using Xxcopy and the switch /SGFo.
http://www.xxcopy.com/xxcopy26.htm#SG I have just downloaded and installed the xxcopy (it is freeware for personal use). I ran the Xxcopy console and it gives what I need with SG switches. Thank you once more, very, very much. Regards Rob |
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How to copy a lot of files?
On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:51:48 +0100, "Rob" wrote:
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. Do not use xxcopy from the command line. Run cmd, then use xxcopy in it. |
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How to copy a lot of files?
On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:54:28 +0100, "Rob" wrote:
Thank you very much for your answer. I have a lot of CDs and DVDs with a lot of directories and subdirectories on each of them. The directories and subdirectories contain various types of files. I need to copy all *.doc* files from the CDs and DVDs to one directory on my HDD. [...] I don't know how to abstract all *.doc* files from them and save the files in one directory on my HDD. I'd like to do it more or less automatically. One way: You can use the default win xp Search. Open Search\search options\advanced options, check subfolders (and system and hidden if needed). Enter *.doc in "search for files...". Enter the search path Did you notice this line above. Maybe the .lack of a space before "search" misled you. Enter asterisk dot doc in the search field. Actually I don't think you need the asterisk, because the entire Search program seems to assume asterisk before and after what you type. You might have to type a space after doc to avoid geting windows.documentary.pdf etc. But all in all, it sounds easier to use CMD commands. in "Look In". Highlight one of the files found then click Control A to highlight them all, drag to the location or Ctrl C then Crtl V at the destination. That was my first idea I tried to do. Unfortunately this way all directories and all files in them are copied, not only *.doc files. See above. I don't know why and telling the truth I don't understant it but it's a fact. Another way: You can also use XCOPY in a CMD window. Enter XCOPY /? in a CMD window and read the results. It's harder than using win search but you can make an automated *.bat file to run it. You will figure it out. This way only *.doc files are copied but with full path. Not if you do it right. It's subtle, but you can make some test runs with only a couple files. You can ask for more info in alt.msdos.batch, and you can ask dos questions a lot of ngs that aren't named dos. but to start you out, it depends on how you write the commands. My recollection is not so good, but it might depend on whether you end the directory names with a slash or not. If I'm wrong about that, I'm still sure you can do it. I'm figuring your not going to finish in one day, or you'll buy more CDs etc in the future. Do some work up front and when you're done, you'll only have to put the disc in the drive and run ExtractDoc or whatever you call it, and it will do everything. You can also make it write a file to the HDD saying what all it copied, etc. ----------- If you want to make your life really easy, download XXCOPY It's free for individual use, and runs on XP and maybe higher. The author is still working on it. It has all the options of XCOPY, and many many more, maybe 3 times as many. It has better help than XCOPY. Plus it has a busy Yahoo group with users and the author himself who will answer questions on how to do things. And the ability to search Yahoo group archives, though I never do that. I guarantee you that it has an option or method not to copy more than the file itself, without any path. Your bat file might be only 3 or 4 lines, or less. (There is also XXClone by the same author. The simple version is free, though one should really use something less simple. It has a google group, iirc, though not a newsgroup.) --------------------- You also can make your life easier by installing TCC LE, which is free for individual use, and definitely runs on winXP (and maybe higher) . It has all the commands and options of DOS, and many many more, maybe 3 times as many. I have both TCC LE and XXCOPY XXCOPY runs fine in a TCC LE window. You can set your computer up with icons to start both CMD and TCC, althought there is little reason to run CMD once you have TCC LE (Especially it has the List command, which allows you to look inside any file, without loading it into an editor, and with no chance you'll modify the file, and it runs verrrrry quickly, so that you can look in 80 or 100 files in a minute if you can decide that quickly. You're not limited by the speed of the software. ) It probably has better help too. It might well have an option for copy or xcopy that suppresses the path. Here is a newsgroup for it, comp.os.msdos.4dos, which I think still has readers and posters, when people ask questions. 4DOS was its earlier name, and Norton DOS was another name for it, when Norton was distributing it. 15 years ago. It is better than above but still it is not what I need. Regards, Rob |
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How to copy a lot of files?
"Rob" wrote in message ...
Hi All, I have a lot of CDs and DVDs with a lot of directories and subdirectories on each of them. The directories and subdirectories contain various types of files. I need to copy all *.doc* files from the CDs and DVDs to one directory on my HDD. I don't need anymore information from which CD or DVD and from what directory or subdirectory any file was copied. I want to have them all in one directory on my HDD. It could happen that the same file was saved in more than one directory. It would be useful if the same files could be copied only one time. I know that I'll have to put CDs and DVDs, one by one, to the DVD drive. But I don't know how to abstract all *.doc* files from them and save the files in one directory on my HDD. I'd like to do it more or less automatically. I use Windows XP Pro SP3. Please help me how to do it. Rob Make one directory on your HDD Then Put CDs and DVDs and open in Explorer Click on Search In Search Click on All files and folders All or part of the file name: put *.doc Look in: DVD Drive Search Open your new directory In the Search directory Click on Edit Click Drag or Copy Search *.doc Drop or Paste to new directory |
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How to copy a lot of files?
"Rob" wrote:
Hi All, I have a lot of CDs and DVDs with a lot of directories and subdirectories on each of them. The directories and subdirectories contain various types of files. I need to copy all *.doc* files from the CDs and DVDs to one directory on my HDD. I don't need anymore information from which CD or DVD and from what directory or subdirectory any file was copied. I want to have them all in one directory on my HDD. It could happen that the same file was saved in more than one directory. It would be useful if the same files could be copied only one time. I know that I'll have to put CDs and DVDs, one by one, to the DVD drive. But I don't know how to abstract all *.doc* files from them and save the files in one directory on my HDD. I'd like to do it more or less automatically. I use Windows XP Pro SP3. Please help me how to do it. Regards, Rob Agent Ransack : will find all the files , then you send them to the destination . |
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How to copy a lot of files?
"Rob" wrote in message
... Another way: You can also use XCOPY in a CMD window. Enter XCOPY /? in a CMD window and read the results. It's harder than using win search but you can make an automated *.bat file to run it. You will figure it out. This way only *.doc files are copied but with full path. It is better than above but still it is not what I need. You can use CMD (DOS) utilities in a two stage process: 1. Write to file all the target filenames (with full filepaths) using FIND [parameters] OUTPUT.TXT 2. Copy as required using XCOPY, after first editing OUTPUT.TXT to generate a BATch file with the instructions you want. As noted elsewhere, XXCOPY offers more opportunities e.g. to make necessary subdirectories during the copy process. -- Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada) |
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