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Windows xcopy 0 File(s) copied

I am trying to copy a directory but get the following:

xcopy ..\node_modules\ \node_modules\

0 File(s) copied

I run as administrator, but still get the error. Any ideas please?

p.s I actually use the following to stipulate it's a directory. But the above also fails:

echo d | xcopy /d /y ..\node_modules\ \node_modules\

Thanks

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Solution

  • You can use the xcopy /E flag to copy the entire directory and subdirectories. Also remove the starting \ of the destination. The trailing slash should prevent the file or directory prompt.

    xcopy /E ..\node_modules node_modules\