Hi. I can't comment on what's faster, but here's a partial answer on
instructions for starters.
1. One way to get to the command line is Run >> cmd.
2. Type: help xcopy.
See also http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb491035.aspx or
search for xcopy in your favorite search engine.
Good luck.
-Andy
David Turk wrote:
WinXP--I have an external hard drive with 300GB of files. The tech who
delivered the drive said he doesn't transfer files using Windows
Explorer, & instead transfers them using a command line. I haven't
done anything with DOS in about 10 years; is this faster, & can
someone send me the instructions? tia.
david
David Turk
Manager, Preservation Imaging Services
Indiana Historical Society
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
450 W. Ohio St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 232-4592
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