How do I copy a folder in command prompt?

[Pooter22]

I need to copy a folder from my usb harddrive to the program files folder on the c drive. I need the entire folder not just a file. Is this possible, if so, what is the correct command to do this?

Thanks

 

[kimsland]

XCopy E:\FolderName %ProgramFiles%

Assuming E: is your USB Drive letter
And substituting FolderName for your folder name

 

[Pooter22]

XCopy E:\FolderName %ProgramFiles%

Assuming E: is your USB Drive letter
And substituting FolderName for your folder name

it says xcopy is not recognised as a command

 

[kimsland]

%windir%\System32\XCopy E:\FolderName %ProgramFiles%

or try:

Copy E:\FolderName %ProgramFiles%

 

[CCT]

I use a little .bat file to periodically copy all my picture files from one HD to another. Create a folder on the other drive, I used 'Backup';

@ echo off

doskey

cd\

dir /w

pause

cd\Documents and Settings\CCT\My Documents\My Pictures\

dir /w

pause

copy *.* d:\Backup

verify

pause

You don't need the 'pause' entries, I just like them -