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A helper function to deep copy a folder from C:\ to D:\, delete the folder once copied and create a sysmlink.
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REM | |
REM ** USE AT YOUR OWN RISK ** | |
REM | |
REM robocopy command line options | |
REM https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/Cc733145.aspx | |
REM | |
REM How to move C:\ProgramData Cache to save gigs of space | |
REM http://superuser.com/questions/455853/can-i-delete-the-the-folder-c-programdata-package-cache | |
REM | |
REM Windows 8 specific space savings review link below | |
REM http://www.hanselman.com/blog/GuideToFreeingUpDiskSpaceUnderWindows81.aspx | |
REM | |
REM A helper function to deep copy a folder from C:\ to D:\ | |
REM delete the folder once copied and create a sysmlink. | |
REM Simply pass in the folder to move. | |
REM | |
REM Example: | |
REM call move.directory.cmd "\ProgramData\Package Cache" | |
REM | |
REM Robocopy Command Line Options: | |
REM /e - Copies subdirectories. Note that this option includes empty directories. | |
REM /j | |
REM /copyall - Copies all file information (equivalent to /copy:DATSOU). | |
REM /dcopy:dat - Copies directory file properties Data, Attributes, and Time. | |
REM /sl - Copies the symbolic link instead of the target. | |
REM /ndl - Specifies that directory names are not to be logged. | |
REM /move - Moves files and directories, and deletes them from the source after they are copied. | |
REM | |
REM To create a sysmlink use mklink windows command. | |
REM mklink /J oldpath newpath | |
REM | |
robocopy "C:%~1" "D:\- C -%~1" /e /j /copyall /dcopy:dat /sl /ndl /move | |
mklink /J "C:%~1" "D:\- C -%~1" |
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