Copy Files to every sub-folder inside a folder in Windows using Robocopy alternative replacement tool

Hey Guys! Copying files to every sub-folder inside a folder can be a long and tedious task, but it can be efficiently accomplished using Copywhiz. Here we have a blog which will guide you on how to achieve this using Copywhiz and Robocopy.

First we will see how to copy files to every sub-folder inside a folder using Copywhiz.

What is Copywhiz?

Copywhiz enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility & control over the file copying and backup process.

Here is how Copywhiz makes file copying a breeze:

• Copy only new or modified files
• Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders
• Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata
• Copy files to multiple folders/computers
• Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once
• Sync files between source and destination
• Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file
• Schedule file backups
• Verify copied files for data integrity
• Retain security attributes of files & folders (ownership/user access)
• Several more hidden nuggets designed to make your file-copy task easier.

Here’s a short video on this feature:

1. After you select your files in Copywhiz, go to the destination folder and Choose ‘Copywhiz -> Paste Advanced’.

2. The Copywhiz main window will open. Choose the Advanced Settings Tab from there.

3. Go to the Destination Tab and choose the ‘Paste a copy to every sub-folder under the destination tab ’ option. Here you can choose to paste under all sub-folders, or just first-level sub-folders, in the folder structure.

4. Click on OK and then the ‘Paste Now’ option.

Method 2: Using Robocopy

1. Place the file you want to copy (e.g., config.txt) in a folder. Let’s assume it’s in C:\SourceFiles.
2. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
3. Use the following command: cmdCopyEditfor /d %f in ("C:\Projects\*") do robocopy "C:\SourceFiles" "%f" config.txt
   Explanation:
   • for /d %f in ("C:\Projects\*"): Iterates through each sub-folder in C:\Projects.
   • robocopy "C:\SourceFiles" "%f" config.txt: Copies config.txt from C:\SourceFiles to each sub-folder (%f).

Result:

config.txt is copied into each sub-folder under C:\Projects.

Advantages of Copywhiz:

• User-Friendly Interface: No scripting knowledge required.
• Advanced Options: Filter files by type, skip duplicates, and customize behavior.
• Error Handling: Provides detailed logs and recovery options.
• Time-Saving: Significantly faster for large-scale operations.

Conclusion:

If you prefer a simple, GUI-based method or want more control without writing scripts, Copywhiz makes the process incredibly easy.

Copywhiz thus is a simple and easy tool with advanced features and huge benefits!

You can also schedule automatic file backups and take incremental backups using Copywhiz.

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