How do I write a batch script that copies one directory to another, replaces old files?

Question

I\'d like a batch script in Windows with which I can copy one directory to another. If this directory already exists, and then for each file that already exists in both with the

Answer 1

It seems that the latest function for this in windows 7 is robocopy.

Usage example:

robocopy   /e /xf  

/e copies subdirectories including empty ones, /xf excludes certain files from being copied.

More options here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc733145(v=ws.10).aspx