Copy Files to Multiple Folders or Computers in Windows using Teracopy alternative replacement

Copying files to multiple folders or computers is a common task that can be accomplished efficiently using various methods. By duplicating files across multiple destinations, you can streamline file sharing, collaboration, and data management, saving time and increasing productivity.

In this post we’ll explore how to copy files to multiple folders or computers using Copywhiz and Teracopy.

Copywhiz copies files simultaneously to multiple locations, thus completing the tasks faster.

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:

Select files using Windows Explorer, right-click on them and choose Copywhiz–>Copy from the menu.
Right-click inside any folder and select Copywhiz–> Paste Advanced.
Copywhiz window will open. You can add multiple folders by clicking on the Add button placed next to the Destination Folders text box. Alternatively, you can simply drag and drop target folders over the Destination Folders text box. When specifying the Destination Folders, you can suffix the name with %date% or %datetime% variables if you wish to have a dated folder name.
Click on Paste Now. Files will now be copied to all the destination folders sequentially.

That’s it in this video.

Let’s have a look on step by step process using Teracopy.

Using Teracopy:

Step 1: Download and Install TeraCopy

Download TeraCopy from https://www.codesector.com/teracopy.
Install the software and launch it.

Step 2: Select Files to Copy

Open File Explorer and navigate to the files or folders you want to copy.
Right-click the files and select TeraCopy.
Click Copy (or Move, if needed).

Step 3: Add Multiple Destination Folders

Click on the Browse button to select the first destination folder.
Click the “+” (plus) button to add more destination folders.
Once all the destination folders are added, click Start to begin copying.

Step 4: Monitor the Copy Process

TeraCopy shows real-time transfer progress.
If an error occurs, TeraCopy retries the transfer instead of failing the entire process.
Once completed, a log report is available for review.

Conclusion

If you need greater flexibility, automation, and filtering options, Copywhiz is the superior tool.