How do you copy and past files in windows 7 from cmd file

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by NICK@NUMBER11, May 27, 2010.

  1. NICK@NUMBER11

    NICK@NUMBER11 MDL Expert

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    #1 NICK@NUMBER11, May 27, 2010
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    Hi all

    I have created a batch file (CMD) to copy files from USB Stick to the windows and programs folders, the batch file says 2 files copied but they are not!!!

    Think it may be something to do with windows 7 built in security that stops the copying???

    here is the batch command

    @echo off
    cd /d %0\..

    echo Copying files...

    copy "*.dll" "c:\Program files\"
    copy "*.cmd "C:windows\system32\"

    echo.... done!!
    pause:eek::eek::eek:
     
  2. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    #2 tcntad, May 27, 2010
    What and why do you want to copy ?

    You can try use xcopy
     
  3. Tito

    Tito Super Mod / Adviser
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    #3 Tito, May 27, 2010
    + Run as Administrator... :p
     
  4. urie

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    #4 urie, May 27, 2010
    even using xcopy or run as Administrator won't make any difference you need to take ownership of files i,e icacls
     
  5. NICK@NUMBER11

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    #5 NICK@NUMBER11, May 27, 2010 (OP)
    Thanks all : Xcopy did the job!!

    Wanted to copy in some home-made cmd files that runs backup jobs - all sorted now thanks again