Microsoft Windows XP Professional Administrators Guide
Replace
Replaces files in the destination directory with files that have the same name.
Syntax
replace [drive1:][path1] filename [drive2:][path2] [/a] [/p] [/r] [/w replace [drive1:][path1] filename [drive2:][path2] [/p] [/r] [/s] [/w] [/u]
| Parameters | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Parameter | Purpose |
| | |
| [drive1:][path1] filename | Specifies the drive, path, and file name of the source files. |
| [drive2:][path2] | Specifies the drive and path of the destination files. |
| [/a] | Adds files to the destination folder. |
| [/p] | Prompts for confirmation before a replacement is allowed. |
| [/r] | Permits the replacement of read-only files. |
| [/w] | Waits for you to insert a disk before beginning to look for the source files. |
| [/s] | Searches all subfolders in the destination folder and replaces matching files. |
| [/u] | Replaces files in the destination folder only if they are older than the files in the source folder. |