can't copy winxp CD to c:\

  • Thread starter Thread starter Al Botteon
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Al Botteon

I'm trying to create slipstreamed cd of xp and sp1a, and the first step is
to copy winxp pro cd to a folder created on c:\ called xp-cd. Just can't do
it. Through explorer I keep getting message "can't read from source file".
I've unhidden all files in folder options. Also tried through cmd prompt,
but apparently not smart enough to get it right
 
Got my answer from Dantheman: who wrote "Hi Al

If you want to copy an entire Cd from the dos prompt you can do it like
this:

XCOPY <source drive, directory> <Destination drive, directory> /s

For example:
XCOPY d:\ c:\cd backup /s

All the best
Dan"

Thanks to all who involve themselves in newsgroups. Al.
 
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