How do I write a batch script that copies one directory to another, replaces old files?

Question

I\'d like a batch script in Windows with which I can copy one directory to another. If this directory already exists, and then for each file that already exists in both with the

Answer 1

Try this:

xcopy %1 %2 /y /e

The %1 and %2 are the source and destination arguments you pass to the batch file. i.e. C:\MyBatchFile.bat C:\CopyMe D:\ToHere