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backx

Batch File to copy files to multiple diskettes, by using the archive bit

backx.bat (617 Byte)

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Source Code:

@echo off
:backx.bat by Scott McClelland
: copyright (c) 1992 - released to the public domain
:batch file for backing up files using xcopy so that files
: will be copied to consecutive diskettes, and be readable.
cls
echo.
echo.
if %1!==! goto help
attrib *.* +a
xcopy %1 %2 /v/s/e/m
echo resetting archive bit....
attrib *.* +a
echo.
echo Back up complete.
goto end
:help
echo Program requires parameters "source", and "destination".
echo.
echo    %0 {SOURCE} {DESTINATION}
echo.
echo e.g.
echo.
echo    %0 c:\programs a:\bkup1
echo.
echo.
echo Be sure to have enough formatted diskettes ready before running.
:end

Full color HTML version: backx.bat.html

DOS Batch Files

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