What Is Xcopy?
The Xcopy (Extended Copy) is a well-known Microsoft command line that is used to copy or backup data Xcopy was presented the first time in DOS 3.2.
The Xcopy command is more capable than typical copy commands Xcopy has a variety of commands to copy the full directories and sub-directories.
Xcopy Command Supported Operating Systems
The Xcopy command supports all Microsoft Windows operating systems from Windows 10, to Windows 98.
Note: Some commands switches may vary by operating systems like "/J" option is available from windows server 2008 R2 or later.
Limitations Of Xcopy Command
Xcopy command will not work if file name plus path is longer than 254 characters copy will be failed with "Insufficient memory" error.
Xcopy doesnt use VSS (Volume Shadow Copy Service) so you can not copy any open file Xcopy is not capable to backup live file or volumes you can use Robocopy .
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