xcopy says "file(s) not found"

When I try to execute xcopy (via an MS-DOS Batch file in Win98) for a folder
full of other folders and files to backup everything on a zip disk, the DOS
window opens but immediately gives the error:
File not found - *.*

My xcopy command reads as follows:
xcopy "f:\backup\*.* "i:\*.*" /s /d /v /e /r

I tried removing some of the switches but it didn't help. This same batch
file has worked perfectly on PC's running WinME and WinXP. I think it was
created in XP, then I just copy it wherever I need it.

"krouse" wrote in message news
When I try to execute xcopy (via an MS-DOS Batch file in Win98) for a folder
full of other folders and files to backup everything on a zip disk, the DOS
window opens but immediately gives the error:
File not found - *.*

My xcopy command reads as follows:
xcopy "f:\backup\*.* "i:\*.*" /s /d /v /e /r

Remove the *.* from the destination for starters. You also don't need
the quotes since both are legal 8.3 names. (though that probably doesn't matter)



xcopy f:\backup\*.* i:\ /s /d /v /e /r


I tried removing some of the switches but it didn't help. This same batch
file has worked perfectly on PC's running WinME and WinXP. I think it was
created in XP, then I just copy it wherever I need it.

"Bill Blanton" wrote in message ...
"krouse" wrote in message news
When I try to execute xcopy (via an MS-DOS Batch file in Win98) for a folder
full of other folders and files to backup everything on a zip disk, the DOS
window opens but immediately gives the error:
File not found - *.*

My xcopy command reads as follows:
xcopy "f:\backup\*.* "i:\*.*" /s /d /v /e /r

I just noticed.. you have one opening quote without a closing around
the source. But *.* is an illegal dest anyway...



Remove the *.* from the destination for starters. You also don't need
the quotes since both are legal 8.3 names. (though that probably doesn't matter)



xcopy f:\backup\*.* i:\ /s /d /v /e /r


I tried removing some of the switches but it didn't help. This same batch
file has worked perfectly on PC's running WinME and WinXP. I think it was
created in XP, then I just copy it wherever I need it.

On Thu, 8 Sep 2005 21:01:04 -0700, krouse
wrote:

When I try to execute xcopy (via an MS-DOS Batch file in Win98) for a folder
full of other folders and files to backup everything on a zip disk, the DOS
window opens but immediately gives the error:
File not found - *.*

My xcopy command reads as follows:
xcopy "f:\backup\*.* "i:\*.*" /s /d /v /e /r

I tried removing some of the switches but it didn't help. This same batch
file has worked perfectly on PC's running WinME and WinXP. I think it was
created in XP, then I just copy it wherever I need it.

Have you tried it without any quotation marks?

You have 3 quotation marks, they are applied in sets, ie: 2 or 4.

Try:
xcopy f:\backup\*.* i:\ /s /d /v /e /r
or
xcopy f:\backup\*.* i:\*.* /s /d /v /e /r
or
xcopy "f:\backup\*.* i:\*.*" /s /d /v /e /r

I'm assuming you have determined what switches you want.

Enter xcopy /? |more (the | is the pipe symbol above the \ key
and pauses the screen so you can view it all like /P). That lists
all the switches.

BTW /H copies hidden files as well and I wonder what /r does?

Regards,

Bill Watt
Computer Help and Information http://home.ptd.net/~bwatt/

On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:47:30 -0400, Bill Watt put
finger to keyboard and composed:

Enter xcopy /? |more (the | is the pipe symbol above the \ key
and pauses the screen so you can view it all like /P). That lists
all the switches.

BTW /H copies hidden files as well and I wonder what /r does?

"Overwrites read-only files".

-- Franc Zabkar

Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.

On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:29:45 +1000, Franc Zabkar
wrote:

On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:47:30 -0400, Bill Watt put
finger to keyboard and composed:

Enter xcopy /? |more (the | is the pipe symbol above the \ key
and pauses the screen so you can view it all like /P). That lists
all the switches.

BTW /H copies hidden files as well and I wonder what /r does?

"Overwrites read-only files".

-- Franc Zabkar

Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.

Geeze, there it was right in front of me. :-)

Thanks,

Regards,

Bill Watt
Computer Help and Information http://home.ptd.net/~bwatt/

"Bill Watt" wrote in message ...
On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:29:45 +1000, Franc Zabkar
wrote:

On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:47:30 -0400, Bill Watt put
finger to keyboard and composed:

Enter xcopy /? |more (the | is the pipe symbol above the \ key
and pauses the screen so you can view it all like /P). That lists
all the switches.

BTW /H copies hidden files as well and I wonder what /r does?

"Overwrites read-only files".

Geeze, there it was right in front of me. :-)

Eat more fish

On Fri, 9 Sep 2005 22:57:25 -0400, "Bill Blanton"
wrote:

"Bill Watt" wrote in message ...
On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:29:45 +1000, Franc Zabkar
wrote:

On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:47:30 -0400, Bill Watt put
finger to keyboard and composed:

Enter xcopy /? |more (the | is the pipe symbol above the \ key
and pauses the screen so you can view it all like /P). That lists
all the switches.

BTW /H copies hidden files as well and I wonder what /r does?

"Overwrites read-only files".

Geeze, there it was right in front of me. :-)

Eat more fish

I should, I looked that list over 4 or 5 times for R and missed it.
Too bad xcopy and xxcopy don't support LFN's in Real Dos.

On Sat, 10 Sep 2005 00:17:10 -0400, Bill Watt put
finger to keyboard and composed:

On Fri, 9 Sep 2005 22:57:25 -0400, "Bill Blanton"
wrote:

"Bill Watt" wrote in message ...
On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:29:45 +1000, Franc Zabkar
wrote:

On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:47:30 -0400, Bill Watt put
finger to keyboard and composed:

Enter xcopy /? |more (the | is the pipe symbol above the \ key
and pauses the screen so you can view it all like /P). That lists
all the switches.

BTW /H copies hidden files as well and I wonder what /r does?

"Overwrites read-only files".

Geeze, there it was right in front of me. :-)

Eat more fish

I should, I looked that list over 4 or 5 times for R and missed it.
Too bad xcopy and xxcopy don't support LFN's in Real Dos.

I just remember "CHERKY", ie xcopy /c /h ...

-- Franc Zabkar

Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.

also, why have an S/ & an E/, doesnt one cancel out the other.?

...Rex..

"Franc Zabkar" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 10 Sep 2005 00:17:10 -0400, Bill Watt put
finger to keyboard and composed:

On Fri, 9 Sep 2005 22:57:25 -0400, "Bill Blanton"
wrote:

"Bill Watt" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:29:45 +1000, Franc Zabkar
wrote:

On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:47:30 -0400, Bill Watt put
finger to keyboard and composed:

Enter xcopy /? |more (the | is the pipe symbol above the \ key
and pauses the screen so you can view it all like /P). That lists
all the switches.

BTW /H copies hidden files as well and I wonder what /r does?

"Overwrites read-only files".

Geeze, there it was right in front of me. :-)

Eat more fish

I should, I looked that list over 4 or 5 times for R and missed it.
Too bad xcopy and xxcopy don't support LFN's in Real Dos.

I just remember "CHERKY", ie xcopy /c /h ...

-- Franc Zabkar

Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.