DOS Question

[Poulsonator]

Is there a way in DOS to copy a file to two (or more) locations by using just one command? For example, I have a homework assignment, and the teacher has asked us to copy a file from our C: drive to two locations on our floppy drive (A). Here's what I've tried, with no luck (and yes, I have to stay in the root of C):

C:\>xcopy c:\winnt\system32\ansi.sys a: a:\poulson\temp
C:\>xcopy c:\winnt\system32\ansi.sys a:;a:\poulson\temp
C:\>xcopy c:\winnt\system32\ansi.sys a:+a:\poulson\temp

As you can see, I tried a space, a semi-colon and a +. None of them work, so I'm just wondering if this is even possible with just one command.

Thoughts?

 

[Cogman]

Depending on what you are using. I belive that the * command will work. xcopy randomprogram* should get randomprogram.exe and randomprogram.txt ect..

 

[Need4Speed]

Originally posted by: Cogman
Depending on what you are using. I belive that the * command will work. xcopy randomprogram* should get randomprogram.exe and randomprogram.txt ect..

mmmm...no dude he doesnt want to wildcard it, he wants to copy the same file to two or more locations with the same command