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Trying to copy a LOT of files in Windows, but if it hits a single error it aborts the whole transfer. Any simple copy programs that will let you skip over problems? Join or Log In to answer.

-astx813 (219Q / 258A)
Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:32am

Try this: ViceVersa PRO: Advanced File Copy Software for Windows
http://www.tgrmn.com/web/entry/filecopy.htm

-Stack (1Q / 203A) Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:33am

www.codesector.com/teracopy.php - i have not tried it, but i have this problem a lot, so let me know if that works well!

-sharkey (78Q / 1364A) Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:34am

also, a lifehacker article on a program called "Copy Handler"
tinyurl.com/3vvjc4
www.copyhandler.com

-sharkey (78Q / 1364A) Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:35am

I will second the recommendation for TeraCopy - and I *HAVE* used it and love it! www.codesector.com/teracopy.php
It does exactly what you asked, plus it shows a log of everything it did and allows automated batch actions. Like when there is a conflict,

-Cybernaut (1Q / 11A) Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:58am

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