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Does anyone know if it is possible to create a batch file that will use xcopy but only search in a given set of directories, and all levels below it, as specified in a text file (i.e. the list could be updated without having to recode the .bat file)? In case this isn't clear, the text file might loo...

Thanks all . Those both worked in their own ways. The end product looks like this (in case anyone else ever needs it): @echo off cls :sets set /p "default=Search in what directory?: " set /p "search=Copy all files matching what characters?: " set /p "destination=Copy where?:...

I'm trying to create a batch file to search for files with a word in their title, in both a directory and sub-directory and then copy it to a stated location (this doesn't need to be interactive). I'm a complete batch file newbie, so I have not a single clue where to start. I found a file on the net...