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how to retain directory timestamp when copying between drives
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I am trying to make a copy of the files/folders on one drive to a folder in another drive (backup). I am wanting to keep everything as is is in the source, so attributes/timestamp etc for files and folders.
I have tried copy, xcopy and robocopy. I can get xcopy and robocopy to retails the file attributes/timestamp, but the folders in the destination end up with the current days timestamp, not its original. I am using the /DCOPY:T in Robocopy, but reading around it seems the drive to drive copy is causing the issue. Is there any (free/easy) way to regularly copy drive (just modified items) to a folder on another drive.
I am using Win7 Pro x64, NTFS on all drives, robocopy version XP027.
cheers
I am trying to make a copy of the files/folders on one drive to a folder in another drive (backup). I am wanting to keep everything as is is in the source, so attributes/timestamp etc for files and folders.
I have tried copy, xcopy and robocopy. I can get xcopy and robocopy to retails the file attributes/timestamp, but the folders in the destination end up with the current days timestamp, not its original. I am using the /DCOPY:T in Robocopy, but reading around it seems the drive to drive copy is causing the issue. Is there any (free/easy) way to regularly copy drive (just modified items) to a folder on another drive.
I am using Win7 Pro x64, NTFS on all drives, robocopy version XP027.
cheers
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mrcannon
This is a fun one. Xxcopy wil do it but it's not free. I think Syncback keeps folder timestamps.
I believe robocopy with the /COPYALL or the /copy:T switch is what you need.
http://ss64.com/nt/robocopy.html
http://ss64.com/nt/robocopy.html
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Sorry AotearoaPeoplesNetwork I just realized I did not read your question fully and you were already at Robocopy. Plantwiz's find looks promising though.