making Windows skip corrupted files while copying?

[ixfd64]

I sometimes back up data by manually copying files. However, when Windows encounters a file that cannot be read, it simply stops the whole copying process. Is there a way to make Windows skip the file instead of terminating the copying process?

[Phayzon]

XP I imagine? No idea. Vista gives you a Skip option.

[Yatta]

The built-in xcopy (http://www.computerhope.com/xcopyhlp.htm) command with the /c switch will instruct it to continue on errors. If you have the resource kit, RoboCopy with the /R:n and /W:n switches will do too. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robocopy

Also try unstoppable copier. There's a download link on this page in the Feb 15 news item: http://www.roadkil.net/

[ixfd64]

The built-in xcopy (http://www.computerhope.com/xcopyhlp.htm) command with the /c switch will instruct it to continue on errors.

OK, I'll try that. Thanks!

[shiranui]

Teracopy? (http://www.codesector.com/teracopy.php)