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If you are looking to transfer lots of files, large files, a large amount of data, or a combination of the above, you should consider using Xcopy—a command line tool used to copy data.
In this guide, we’ll take a look at:
- The basic syntax of Xcopy.
- How to use parameters to refine Xcopy behavior.
- How to output Xcopy results to a text file.