Xcopy /r Command Prompts You For Confirmation on Read-Only Files (227398)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q227398

SUMMARY

In earlier versions of Windows NT, if you use the Xcopy command with the /r switch, you are not prompted to confirm overwriting a read-only file.

In Windows 2000, the Xcopy command prompts you to confirm overwriting a read-only file.

MORE INFORMATION

When you want to silently overwrite read-only files, use the /y switch. This switch is useful in scripting and batch files where you do not want to be prompted to overwrite read-only files.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbinfo KB227398
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