{"id":8098,"date":"2024-12-24T09:01:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T03:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/?p=8098"},"modified":"2026-05-25T14:39:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:09:38","slug":"copy-from-multiple-locations-to-a-single-folder-in-windows-using-powershell-alternative-replacement-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/index.php\/copy-from-multiple-locations-to-a-single-folder-in-windows-using-powershell-alternative-replacement-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"Copy from Multiple Locations to a Single Folder in Windows using PowerShell alternative replacement tool"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Managing files on Windows often involves copying specific files or folders from multiple directories and consolidating them into one location. <strong>Copywhiz<\/strong> offers advanced functionalities to simplify this process compared to <strong>PowerShell<\/strong> tool which requires scripting <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog provides a step-by-step guide to copying files and folders from multiple source directories into a single destination using <strong>Copywhiz<\/strong> and <strong>PowerShell<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at step by step process using <strong>Copywhiz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Copywhiz?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Copywhiz\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Copywhiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Copywhiz<\/a> enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility &amp; control over the file copying and backup process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Copywhiz\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Copywhiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Copywhiz<\/a> makes file copying a breeze: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy only new or modified files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy files to multiple folders\/computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sync files between source and destination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule file backups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify copied files for data integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retain security attributes of files &amp; folders (ownership\/user access)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Copywhiz\/Features\" target=\"_blank\">Several more hidden nuggets<\/a>&nbsp;designed to make your file-copy task easier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Copywhiz?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Copywhiz<\/strong> has a unique feature. It lets you copy files from different folders and paste them all at once in Windows. This feature saves a lot of time and effort. Along with files, you can also pick folders from different locations and paste them all in one shot. This means you can copy, copy, copy, and finally paste altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Windows: Select files from multiple folders and paste them all at once using Copywhiz\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fr3vVGVIEIE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transcription:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select files using Windows Explorer, right-click on them and choose Copywhiz-&gt;Copy from the menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat above step to copy files from different folders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the destination folder, right-click inside the folder and select <em>Copywhiz&#8211;&gt;Paste<\/em>. All the selected files from different folders will be copied successfully.<br><br><br><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"346\" class=\"wp-image-8371 img-border\" style=\"width: 524px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Select.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Select.png 662w, https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/blog\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Select-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it in this video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advantages of Copywhiz<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>User-Friendly<\/strong>: No scripting knowledge required; uses a graphical interface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced Options<\/strong>: Filter files by name, extension, or size and handle duplicates efficiently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preview Feature<\/strong>: Verify selected files before copying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retain Folder Hierarchies<\/strong>: Allows you to keep the original directory structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s have a look on step by step process using PowerShell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 2: Using PowerShell<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PowerShell, a task automation tool, can help automate file and folder copying across multiple locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step Guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open PowerShell<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <code>Win + X<\/code> and select <strong>Windows PowerShell<\/strong> or search for &#8220;PowerShell&#8221; in the Start Menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare the Directories<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify the source directories containing the files you want to copy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide on the destination directory where all the files will be consolidated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Write the Script<\/strong><br><br>Use the following PowerShell script: <code># Define source directories $sourceFolders = @( \"C:\\SourceFolder1\", \"C:\\SourceFolder2\", \"C:\\SourceFolder3\" ) # Define the destination folder $destinationFolder = \"C:\\DestinationFolder\" # Create the destination folder if it doesn't exist if (!(Test-Path -Path $destinationFolder)) { New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $destinationFolder } # Loop through each source folder and copy files foreach ($folder in $sourceFolders) { Get-ChildItem -Path $folder -File | Copy-Item -Destination $destinationFolder -Force } Write-Output \"Files copied successfully to $destinationFolder\"<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Execute the Script<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save the script with a <code>.ps1<\/code> extension (e.g., <code>CopyFiles.ps1<\/code>) and run it in PowerShell.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If running scripts is restricted, enable script execution by typing: <code>Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope Process -ExecutionPolicy Bypass<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verify the Results<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the destination folder and confirm all files have been copied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tech-savvy users or those needing complex automation can use <strong>PowerShell<\/strong>. However, if you value simplicity, time saving, and advanced features without the need to code, <strong>Copywhiz<\/strong> is a superior alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Copywhiz\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about<\/a> Copywhiz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the free trial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Copywhiz\/Download\">from here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more tutorial videos, click <a title=\"Copywhiz Tutorial Videos\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/Copywhiz\/Videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> here <\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCULI5s6KJn-0iDIeqJRUWQA?view_as=subscriber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube channel<\/a> for regular updates and interesting videos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptworld.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">other cool products<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a good day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for reading till the end :)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managing files on Windows often involves copying specific files or folders from multiple directories and consolidating them into one location. 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