Copy only new & modified files in Windows using Teracopy alternative replacement tool

Hello Friends! This blog post will teach you how to copy only new and modified files in Windows using Copywhiz and Teracopy. Copying new and modified files helps us simplify this task, saving time and ensuring efficiency. We’ll walk you through how to copy only changed files using these tools.

What is Copywhiz?

Copywhiz enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility & control over the file copying and backup process.

Here is how Copywhiz makes file copying a breeze:

  • Copy only new or modified files
  • Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders
  • Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata
  • Copy files to multiple folders/computers
  • Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once
  • Sync files between source and destination
  • Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file
  • Schedule file backups
  • Verify copied files for data integrity
  • Retain security attributes of files & folders (ownership/user access)
  • Several more hidden nuggets designed to make your file-copy task easier.

Transcription:

  1. Right-click on the folder from which only new or modified files need to be copied and choose Copywhiz–>Copy from the menu.
  2. Go to the destination folder, right-click on it and select Copywhiz–>Paste Special- ->Paste only new & modified files
  3. If the same folder already exists in the destination, then only new or modified files will be replaced, others will be skipped, saving a lot of time.

Using Teracopy

Step-by-Step Guide for TeraCopy

  1. Download and Install TeraCopy
  2. Open TeraCopy
    • Launch the TeraCopy application.
  3. Add Source Files
    • Click the “+ Add” button and select the folder containing your source files.
  4. Select the Destination Folder
    • Choose the folder where you want to copy the files.
  5. Enable Overwrite Options
    • Click on the settings (gear icon) and select “Skip All” or “Overwrite if Newer” to ensure only changed or new files are copied.
  6. Start Copying
    • Click the “Copy” button to begin transferring files. TeraCopy will compare file timestamps and sizes to determine which files to copy.

Conclusion

Copywhiz automatically detects new & changed files making the whole process very quick. Alternatively, you can copy files based on specific dates (date modified, date created, date accessed).

What could take several hours if done manually, Copywhiz completes it in few seconds. Just specify the file date type and date range so that the files are copied based on the date criteria.

This feature is very useful while sharing/uploading only recently modified files or taking backup of just new & modified files, especially when there are several files to copy or backup. Or even to pick the latest music/pictures from multiple folders.

The biggest advantage of using Copywhiz is that you can take automatic backups of your files and folders! Read more about it here:

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Copy only specific type of files or folders in Windows using Robocopy alternative replacement.

Hey Guys! In this blog post we will cover how to copy specific type of files or folders using tools Copywhiz and Robocopy. Let’s look at the step-by-step guide on how to use these tools effectively.

What is Copywhiz?

Copywhiz enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility & control over the file copying and backup process.

Here is how Copywhiz makes file copying a breeze:

  • Copy only new or modified files
  • Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders
  • Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata
  • Copy files to multiple folders/computers
  • Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once
  • Sync files between source and destination
  • Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file
  • Schedule file backups
  • Verify copied files for data integrity
  • Retain security attributes of files & folders (ownership/user access)
  • Several more hidden nuggets designed to make your file-copy task easier.

Transcription:

  1. Select files using Windows Explorer, right-click on them and choose Copywhiz->Copy from the menu.
  2. Go to the destination folder, right-click inside the folder and select Copywhiz–>Paste special–>Paste only files of specific types.
  3. The Settings dialog box will open. You can include or exclude files/folders to be copied by typing their names, file extensions, or folder names. You can also preview the list of files that will be copied and files that will be skipped by clicking on the Preview button. After confirming, press the Ok button in the Settings dialog box. All required files are copied successfully.

Using Robocopy:

  1. Open Command Prompt:
    • Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
  2. Run the Robocopy Command:
    • Use the following syntax:robocopy <source> <destination> <filetype> /E
      • Replace <source> with the source folder path.
      • Replace <destination> with the target folder path.
      • Replace <filetype> with the desired file type (e.g., *.jpg, *.txt).
      • Use the /E flag to include all subdirectories, even empty ones.
  3. Example Command: To copy all .docx files from C:\Source to D:\Target:robocopy C:\Source D:\Target *.docx /E
  4. Review the Output:
    • Robocopy will display a detailed log of the files copied, skipped, or failed.

Conclusion:

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Copy only specific type of files or folders in Windows using Xcopy alternative replacement.

Hey Guys! Copying specific type of files or folders is time-saving. Helps avoid copying unnecessary files or folders, speeding up the process. Here we have tools Copywhiz and Xcopy to simplify this process. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use these tools effectively.

What is Copywhiz?

Copywhiz enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility & control over the file copying and backup process.

Here is how Copywhiz makes file copying a breeze:

  • Copy only new or modified files
  • Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders
  • Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata
  • Copy files to multiple folders/computers
  • Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once
  • Sync files between source and destination
  • Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file
  • Schedule file backups
  • Verify copied files for data integrity
  • Retain security attributes of files & folders (ownership/user access)
  • Several more hidden nuggets designed to make your file-copy task easier.

Transcription:

  1. Select files using Windows Explorer, right-click on them and choose Copywhiz->Copy from the menu.
  2. Go to the destination folder, right-click inside the folder and select Copywhiz–>Paste special–>Paste only files of specific types.
  3. The Settings dialog box will open. You can include or exclude files/folders to be copied by typing their names, file extensions, or folder names. You can also preview the list of files that will be copied and files that will be skipped by clicking on the Preview button. After confirming, press the Ok button in the Settings dialog box. All required files are copied successfully.

Using Xcopy.

Below are the steps guiding using Xcopy:

  1. Open Command Prompt:
    • Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
  2. Run the Xcopy Command:
    • Use the following syntax:xcopy <source> <destination> <filetype> /S
      • Replace <source> with the source folder path.
      • Replace <destination> with the target folder path.
      • Replace <filetype> with the desired file type (e.g., *.jpg, *.txt).
      • Use the /S flag to include subdirectories, excluding empty ones.
  3. Example Command: To copy all .txt files from C:\Source to D:\Target:xcopy C:\Source D:\Target *.txt /S
  4. Review the Output:
    • Xcopy will display a summary of files copied, skipped, or failed.

Conclusion:

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Copy only specific type of files or folders in Windows using Fastcopy alternative replacement.

Hi Guys! When managing files in Windows, there are times when you need to copy only specific file types or folders instead of copying an entire directory. In this blog post we will guide you how to achieve this using Copywhiz and FastCopy to simplify this process.

What is Copywhiz?

Copywhiz enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility & control over the file copying and backup process.

Here is how Copywhiz makes file copying a breeze:

  • Copy only new or modified files
  • Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders
  • Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata
  • Copy files to multiple folders/computers
  • Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once
  • Sync files between source and destination
  • Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file
  • Schedule file backups
  • Verify copied files for data integrity
  • Retain security attributes of files & folders (ownership/user access)
  • Several more hidden nuggets designed to make your file-copy task easier.

Transcription:

  1. Select files using Windows Explorer, right-click on them and choose Copywhiz->Copy from the menu.
  2. Go to the destination folder, right-click inside the folder and select Copywhiz–>Paste special–>Paste only files of specific types.
  3. The Settings dialog box will open. You can include or exclude files/folders to be copied by typing their names, file extensions, or folder names. You can also preview the list of files that will be copied and files that will be skipped by clicking on the Preview button. After confirming, press the Ok button in the Settings dialog box. All required files are copied successfully.

Using Fastcopy:

Below are the steps guiding using Fastcopy:

  1. Download and Install FastCopy:
    • Download FastCopy from its official website and install it.
  2. Open FastCopy:
    • Launch FastCopy from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.
  3. Select Source and Destination:
    • Click the Source button to choose the folder containing the files you want to copy.
    • Click the DestDir button to select the destination folder.
  4. Set File Type Filters:
    • In the Include Filter field, specify the file types you want to copy (e.g., *.jpg, *.txt).
    • You can separate multiple file types with a space.
  5. Start the Copy Process:
    • Click Execute to begin copying only the specified file types to the destination.
  6. Review the Results:
    • FastCopy will display a detailed log of the files processed, including successful and skipped files.

Conclusion:

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Copy only specific type of files or folders in Windows using Powershell alternative replacement.

Hi Friends! Copying specific type of files or folders is time-saving. Helps avoid copying unnecessary files or folders, speeding up the process. Here we have tools Copywhiz and Powershell to simplify this process. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use these tools effectively.

What is Copywhiz?

Copywhiz enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility & control over the file copying and backup process.

Here is how Copywhiz makes file copying a breeze:

  • Copy only new or modified files
  • Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders
  • Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata
  • Copy files to multiple folders/computers
  • Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once
  • Sync files between source and destination
  • Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file
  • Schedule file backups
  • Verify copied files for data integrity
  • Retain security attributes of files & folders (ownership/user access)
  • Several more hidden nuggets designed to make your file-copy task easier.

Transcription:

  1. Select files using Windows Explorer, right-click on them and choose Copywhiz->Copy from the menu.
  2. Go to the destination folder, right-click inside the folder and select Copywhiz–>Paste special–>Paste only files of specific types.
  3. The Settings dialog box will open. You can include or exclude files/folders to be copied by typing their names, file extensions, or folder names. You can also preview the list of files that will be copied and files that will be skipped by clicking on the Preview button. After confirming, press the Ok button in the Settings dialog box. All required files are copied successfully.

Using Powershell:

Below are the steps guiding using Powershell:

  1. Open PowerShell:
    • Press Win + S, type PowerShell, and select Windows PowerShell.
  2. Use the Get-ChildItem Command:
    • Use Get-ChildItem to filter files by type and copy them to a destination.
    • Example command:Get-ChildItem -Path "C:\Source" -Include *.jpg,*.txt -Recurse | Copy-Item -Destination "D:\Target"
      • Replace C:\Source with your source folder.
      • Replace D:\Target with your destination folder.
      • Adjust the file types (e.g., *.jpg, *.txt) as needed.
  3. Run the Command:
    • Press Enter to execute the command. PowerShell will copy all files matching the specified types from the source to the destination.
  4. Review the Results:
    • Check the destination folder to ensure only the filtered files were copied.

Conclusion:

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Learn more about Copywhiz. Download the free trial from here.

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