DISKCOPY + Copying DisksCopies disks; optionally formats the target disk also.
VERSION
PC-DOS 2.0+ (revised from 1.1)
MS-DOS equivalent: DISKCOPY (2.0+)
TYPE
External
SYNTAX
[d:][path] DISKCOPY [sd: [td:]] [/1]
OPTIONS
[d:][path] Specifies the drive letter and path that
contain the DISKCOPY command file.
[sd:] Specifies the source drive letter.
[td:] Specifies the target drive letter.
/1 Copies only the first side of a double-
sided disk.
EXAMPLES
DISKCOPY A: B:
copies the disk in drive A onto the disk in drive B.
DISKCOPY A: A:
copies the disk in drive A to another disk that you will be
prompted to insert in drive A.
DISKCOPY B:
copies the disk in drive B to the disk in the default drive.
DISKCOPY
copies the disk in the default drive to another disk that will be
placed in the default drive.
MESSAGES
Copy complete
The source disk has been copied onto the target disk.
Copy another (Y/N)?
Enter Y to make another copy; otherwise, enter N.
Copying x sectors per track, n side(s)
This message indicates whether one or two sides are being copied
and whether eight or nine sectors are being copied.
Diskette/Drive not compatible
The destination disk or drive is different from the source disk
or drive. You may be trying to copy a double-sided disk to a
single-sided disk, for example. Use the same type of disks and
drives and try again.
Formatting while copying
The target disk is being formatted in the same format as the
source disk.
Insert source diskette in drive x
Insert target diskette in drive y
Insert the appropriate disks in the correct drives.
Incompatible drive types
The first disk and drive are two-sided and the second drive or
disk is one-sided. Use the /1 option.
Make sure a diskette is inserted into
the drive and the door is closed
The drive door is open, or the drive is empty. Close the door or
insert a disk and try again.
Source diskette bad or incompatible
There may be bad sectors in the source disk, or it may not be
compatible with the drive. Check to make sure the disk is of the
type that the drive accepts and try again, or try with a new
disk.
Specified drive does not exist,
or is non-removable
The drive you specified is a hard disk or does not exist on your
computer. Check the drive name and try again.
Target diskette may be unusable
There is an unrecoverable read, write, or verify error on the
target disk.
Target diskette unusable
The target disk is dirty or damaged, or the drive is not able to
read all the tracks. Change the disk and try again.
Target write protected
Correct, then strike any key
Insert another non-n-write-protected disk or remove the write-
protection tab; then press any key to continue.
Unrecoverable format error on target
Target diskette unusable
An unrecoverable error occurred; the target disk contains no
usable data. Use a new disk and try again.
Unrecoverable read error on source
Track xx, side yy
Four unsuccessful attempts were made to read data at that
location. DISKCOPY will continue; however, the copy may not be
complete.
Unrecoverable verify error on target
Track xx, side yy
Four unsuccessful attempts were made to verify data at that
location. DISKCOPY will continue; however, the copy may not be
accurate.
Unrecoverable write error on target
Track xx, side yy
Four unsuccessful attempts were made to write data at that
location. DISKCOPY will continue; however, the copy may not be
complete.
NOTE
Version 1.0 does not work with double-sided drives. Later
versions automatically check whether the source drive and disk
are single- or double-sided, and make the copy accordingly. Later
versions work with nine sectors per track. The drives used with
DISKCOPY cannot be virtual disks, such as one created by using
the SUBST command. In addition, do not use DISKCOPY when the JOIN
command is in effect. DISKCOPY is not recommended for use with
heavily used disks because it does not reduce fragmentation; use
the COPY command with such disks instead.
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SEE ALSO
ASSIGN Command
BACKUP Command
COMP Command
COPY Command
DISKCOMP Command
JOIN Command
RECOVER Command
SUBST Command
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