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simple dos command to find number of files in a directory or folder

I need to find a simple command (from dos) to find out number of files in a given directory (or path).

currently, it will display all the filename first, then at the end, it give me number of files.

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Sorry, cut and paste error, should be:

dir /a-d /b | find /v /c ""

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mshox1

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what is the above command will do?

dir /a-d /b | find /v /c ""

Like to know more explanation of this command's variables.

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mshox1

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thank you.

I have a follow up questions:

what is the best and simple command to copy all the files/subfolder from 1 place to the others?

xcopy c:\base_folder /s y:\base_folder /y /v

-- I like to copy a folder, with all its files and sub directory, to another driver, replace the file is exist,
if folder not exist, will create it, if folder exist, will replace it, and then verify if copy complete.

thanks

Qlemo

Sorry, but that is no follow up question, because it isn't related. EE protocol says you need to post a new question for that.

mshox1

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thanks a lot