Replace
Replaces files in the destination directory with files in the source directory
that have the same name. You can also use replace to add unique filenames to the destination directory.
replace [drive1:][path1] filename [drive2:][path2] [/a] [/p] [/r] [/w]
replace [drive1:][path1] filename [drive2:][path2] [/p] [/r] [/s] [/w] [/u]
Parameters
[drive1:][path1] filename
Specifies the location and name of the source file or set of files.
[drive2:][path2]
Specifies the location of the destination file. You cannot specify a filename
for files you replace. If you specify neither a drive nor a directory, replace uses the current drive and directory as the destination.
/a
Adds new files to the destination directory instead of replacing existing
files. You cannot use this switch with the /s or /u switch.
/p
Prompts you for confirmation before replacing a destination file or adding a
source file.
/r
Replaces read-only files as well as unprotected files. If you do not specify
this switch but attempt to replace a read-only file, an error results and stops
the replacement operation.
/s
Searches all subdirectories of the destination directory and replaces matching
files. You cannot use the /s switch with the /a switch. The replace command does not search subdirectories specified in path1.
/w
Waits for you to insert a disk before replace begins to search for source
files. If you do not specify /w, replace begins replacing or adding files immediately after you press ENTER.
/u
Replaces (updates) only those files on the destination directory that are
older than those in the source directory. You cannot use the /u switch with the /a switch.
See Also
Attrib
More Information About Replace
Replace--Notes
Replace--Examples
