RoboCopy Help

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    I just got a new computer and want to use my old one to keep back-ups, run a test server, etc.....I also want to be able to do back-up simply. So I thought I could use Robocopy. From reading online I know that it is just what I want but I haven't been able to find something that is beginner friendly. I don't want to go and delete a bunch of stuff by mistake. So does anybody know a beginner friendly site? Imagine that I have NEVER written a script or used a non-GUI program (both lies but I like to to start with stuff I already know :) )
    Thanks in advance
     
    capebretoner, Apr 12, 2005 IP
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    capebretoner Well-Known Member

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    Does no one here use this utility?
     
    capebretoner, Apr 13, 2005 IP
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    Never heard of it, but if you explain what you are trying to do maybe someone can help you :eek:
     
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    capebretoner Well-Known Member

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    I am trying to set up a simple script such that when I attach my laptop to my home network I can mirror specific folders. This way I will be able to have the most up-to-date information on both machines.

    RoboCopy is an internal untility with Win2000 and up (I think) that will allow you to run batch files from the command line to do this. However I am having problems getting it to work. :(

    If anyone else out there has done this with another progam let me know
     
    capebretoner, Apr 13, 2005 IP