XCOPY overwrite problem

[outonalimb]

We use a batch file to XCOPY a file into a specific folder on each of our clients machines. Under NT4 Workstation, this process works fine (no prompt) but under Windows 2000 Pro, it always prompts for the user to overwrite the file. i.e. he or she must press Y on the keyboard for the copy to work.

The xcopy command we use is as follows:

xcopy \\apollo\netlogon\hosts %icetcp%\hosts

%icetcp% is an variable we configure in the autoexec.bat to map the path to the folder.

Does anyone know how I can force the overwrite of the file without any user interaction in Windows 2000 Pro?

 

[TSSTechie]

Howdy,

Add /y on the end so yur line would be :

xcopy \\apollo\netlogon\hosts %icetcp%\hosts /y

To list all the switches for a given command just type the command and add /? on the end eg. :

xcopy /?

Hope this helps

TSSTechie

May The Force Be With You

 

[Marcs41]

xcopy \\apollo\netlogon\hosts /i/d/f/h/r/k/s/e/v/y %icetcp%\hosts

Will overwrite if newer, verify, create and all that.

Marc
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[outonalimb]

Thanks for that. I can't believe I didn't use the /? help!!!

Regards,