Exclude folders in batch-copy-script

Question

I am using a batch file on a USB stick to backup my pictures. I use the following command:

for /r C:\\ %%x in (*.jpg *.png *.gif) do @copy /y %%x .

Answer 1

Turn copy into xcopy and then you can use it's /EXCLUDE switch

@xcopy %%x /y /EXCLUDE:\WINDOWS\

See xcopy /? for the details.