How to copy a file from 1 pc to another pc in network using batch file

abbynard · Jan 14, 2013

Help me make a batch file that copies a file from one computer to another computer in a network...

PC1 = Source
PC2 = Destination

I want to copy a file from PC1's Drive E: to PC2's Drive E:

abbynard · Jan 14, 2013

Yes I want to copy files from PC1 to PC2 over the network...

PC1's Drive E:\Online Games\Battle of Immortals\Battle of the Immortals
to
PC2's Drive E:\Online Games\Battle of Immortals\Battle of the Immortals

mmkarimi · Jan 14, 2013

why not share the file in your source system and get it trough the network
see these:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/4367-homegroup-link-your-online-id-share-files.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/44464-homegroup-change-file-folder-sharing-settings.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/24232-sharing-permissions.html

if there is any problem use team viewer to do so, get it from teamviewer.com

jimbo45 · Jan 14, 2013

mmkarimi said:
why not share the file in your source system and get it trough the network
see these:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/4367-homegroup-link-your-online-id-share-files.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/44464-homegroup-change-file-folder-sharing-settings.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/24232-sharing-permissions.html

if there is any problem use team viewer to do so, get it from teamviewer.com

Hi there
This is TOTAL overkill for what the OP wants

Here's the CORRECT answer

get into notepad editor and enter statements like this with all the files you want to copy one line for each
and then save the file as either a cmd or bat file

then get into a command prompt, change to the directory where you've stored the cmd or bat file and type the name in

your batch file should run.

Note you can use wild cards such as d*gshy*e for example

have a look at a few more DOS cmds like XCOPY as this might be better for what you want.

copy C:\source.txt C:\destination.txt

the first C is the source directory -- the 2nd C is the target directory -- if you are on a network the directory will be something like \\mynetwork_directory\subdirectory\filename.

If you are lucky enough to have mounted the network directory as a local drive say Q: then instead of the network file directory (the \\part) you can simply use a drive letter Q: for example.

Have a look at this tutorial for more information on commands and batch files.

MS-DOS help and commands

cheers
jimbo

jimbo45 · Jan 14, 2013

AddRAM said:
Map a network drive.

and then do what --- ?? don't think you've answered the question here.

I refer you back to my previous post in this thread.

BTW on addition to my first post BOTH computers need to be on the LAN that you want to copy the file(s) from.

If only 1 computer is available or connected to the lan then the easiest way is to copy the file(s) on to a USB stick with windows explorer from computer 1 --then copy the USB stick data to computer 2.

(another easy way is often to compress the files with 7-z or similar then EMAIL to the relevant computers -- change the .exe to something like .zzz as a lot of email systems won't allow sending or receiving .exe files --especially office ./ corporate lans).

Cheers
jimbo

abbynard · Jan 14, 2013

thanks mmkarimi... but the reason i want to make a batch file is to help my brother update the online games in 20 computers by overwriting or copying big files in one click from 1 source computer...
instead of turning on all 20 computers and updating all online games, he'll just have to update one computer and just copy the update or overwrite the old files in all 19 computers...

mmkarimi · Jan 14, 2013

but I'm still insist on my answer, just share the folder,
go to the destination computer, type://SourceComputerName,then type the user/pass and get your files

the most simplest solution would be teamviewer and it always work without any network problems. you can even do much more than copping files

so use sky drive, it gives you 7Gb shared information in the web, you upload your files and it will sync all your computer at ones

see this: skydrive.live.com/

jimbo45 · Jan 14, 2013

Hi there
the Batch solution then -- that's how to do it easily

Cheers
jimbo

Parman · Jan 14, 2013

I have to agree that a batch file will be your quickest solution. just make sure that the drives are shared first.

abbynard · Jan 14, 2013

parman - i need to share my drive E: and the folders to be copied?

Parman · Jan 14, 2013

Yes, but you could try accessing your hidden share on the E drive using
\\PC-Name\E$\Online Games\Battle of Immortals\Battle of the Immortals

Even with that you will have to make sure you have the correct permissions to access the files.

abbynard · Jan 14, 2013

can you please help me make the codes...

My Drives are:
C: Windows
D: Files
E: Online Games
My PC's name is ABJanine
Should it looks like this?

copy \\ABJanine\E:\Online Games\Battle of Immortals\Battle of the Immortals

is that the correct and complete code?

Parman · Jan 14, 2013

copy "E:\Online Games\Battle of Immortals\Battle of the Immortals" "\\ABJanine\E:\Online Games\Battle of Immortals\Battle of the Immortals"

Its also a single line just didnt show up that way. (update I cant type today lol)

This will copy the Battle of the Immortals folder to the ADJanine PC. You need to quotes since there are spaces in the name.

abbynard · Jan 14, 2013

how bout if there's just a new update and i want to copy only the update and overwrite the old file?

copy "E:\Online Games\Battle of Immortals\Battle of the Immortals" "\\ABJanine\E:\Online Games\Battle of Immortals\Battle of the Immortals" /overwriteolder

is that the correct codes?

Parman · Jan 14, 2013

I'm not sure if thats an option with the copy command, but it can be done with robocopy with the /mir option.

robocopy "E:\Online Games\Battle of Immortals\Battle of the Immortals" "\\ABJanine\E:\Online Games\Battle of Immortals\Battle of the Immortals" /e /mir

Code:

/e = copy all sub-folders, even empty ones
/mir = mirror (check the files in the destination, and only copy newer files)

Warning
Use the /MIR option with caution - it has the ability to delete a file from both the source and destination under certain conditions.

This typically occurs if a file/folder in the destination has been deleted, causing ROBOCOPY to mirror the source to the destination. The result is that the same files in the source folder are also deleted. To avoid this situation, never delete any files/folders from the destination - delete them from the source, and then run the backup to mirror the destination to the source.

If in doubt, do not use the /MIR option, but be aware that backups will take longer.

source:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/187346-robocopy-create-backup-script.html

-update-

I would also test this out before you submit it to your actually game file. Remember that this will replace everything in the folder that is considered newer. I could see how replacing the wrong file will cause the game to quit working. Are there specific files that you need to keep updated?

abbynard · Jan 14, 2013

There's and error...

mmkarimi · Jan 14, 2013

did you try sky drive, what you guys are discussing here is good for just one time these codes don't sync information.

Parman · Jan 14, 2013

if you go to a explorer and and go to

\\ABJanine\E:\Online Games\Battle of Immortals\Battle of the Immortals

do you get a permission denied error.

or can you even access \\ABJanine

abbynard · Jan 14, 2013

i got this error...

Parman · Jan 14, 2013

did you go into the \\ABJanine35 PC and share the folder? Is the location might be "\\ABJanine35\Battle of Immortals"

Sorry i had a brain fart about that.

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