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    File copy with data integrity verification?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Peon, Jul 10, 2011.

  1. Peon

    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    I've noticed on very rare occasions when copying via Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, the copied file sometimes comes out corrupted. Is there a way to enable CRC/MD5 checksum comparison on each file copied and automatically redo the copying if the original and copy have different checksums?
     
    Peon, Jul 10, 2011
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  2. gmoneyphatstyle

    gmoneyphatstyle Notebook Deity

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    I'm no expert on this stuff. I've never used xcopy. But it might be what you're looking for. It is a command line utility. Robocopy is another command line tool that I've heard about. Haven't used it either.

    XCOPY - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Xcopy
     
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    atobe, Jul 11, 2011
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  4. SoundOf1HandClapping

    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

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    Like Atobe said, Teracopy does this. However, it only checks the source file while the copying is taking place. In order to CRC-check the copy, you'll have to use the verify button after the copying is complete.

    At least, that's how it is with the free version. Don't know if the paid version has different features.
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Jul 11, 2011
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