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Old 01-29-2009, 09:22 AM   #1
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I am trying to copy Documents and Settings folders from on computer to another over a cross-over ethernet cable.

Here is the command I am using:

xcopy C:\Documents and Settings\ //192.168.1.102\c$\Documents and Settings\ /t

after I hit enter it says, "Invalid number of parameters."

I don't know if the name is too long or what. I could rename but I don't want to because I'm not sure what will happen.

Thank you for the help.
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Old 01-29-2009, 09:38 AM   #2
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On the target computer, share the Documents and Settings folder, then on the source computer, map it to a drive letter.

Open a command prompt and change directories till you are at this prompt:

C:\Documents and Settings>

Type:

xcopy *.* x:\ /r/i/c/h/k/e/y

(where x: is the mapped drive)
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Old 01-29-2009, 09:46 AM   #3
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ok I will try that right now.
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Worked out great thanks again.
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