Robocopy can find files created on a certain date and copy them to another location maintaining folder structure.
On Tuesday, April 27, 2010, Mark Robinson <mark.robin...@cips.org> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > HI All, > > > > I wonder if someone can help please. I’m looking to > archive 5000+ files that were modified pre-2008 to Tape. > > > > I am using only the Standard windows search tool to search a > specific network location for all files created before 01/01/2008. When I > copy > these files to a holding area ready to archive, I believe I will lose the > directory structure from the source directory, and all files will be copied to > the root of the destination directory. Therefore giving me a wedge of 5000+ > files with no discernable structure making searching for / restoring this data > tricky should the need arise. > > > > Does anyone know of any tools / tricks / tips for copying > data retrieved using a custom date-range search to a new location whilst > retaining the original folder structure?? I cannot copy all folders because a > folder may have been created in 2010, but may have data in it that was created > in 2006. So I can pull the 2006 file out of the folder, but not the folder > itself as it will also contain current data as well as old. > > > > I hope that makes sense!!! > > > > Any advice greatly appreciated > > > > Many thanks, > > > > Mark > > > > > IMPORTANT INFORMATION > > Internet communications are not secure and therefore CIPS does not accept > legal responsibility for the contents of any e-mail message sent via this > medium. The content of any e-mail communication is the view of the individual > and CIPS does not accept legal liability for the contents. Although this > message and any attachments are believed to be free of virus or other defect > that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, > it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and > no responsibility is accepted by CIPS for any loss or damage in any way > arising from its use. > > CIPS runs the following software packages: MS Office Suite 2003, MS Visio > 2003, MS Project 2002. Please ensure that any files you send are compatible. > The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) is an organisation > incorporated under Royal Charter and is based at Easton House, Easton on the > Hill, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3NZ, tel: +44 (0)1780 756777, and is a registered > Charity number 1017938. CIPS Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary > company of CIPS, registered in England under number 2610367 and is registered > at the address shown above. Both organisations operate under a group VAT > registration number: 3426 489 42. > > -- > > Scanned by iCritical. > > > > > > > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
