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I have 6 CDs with PDF files inside a lot of folders (Like Prep1, Prep2... and so on.)

I need to copy all the PDF files inside folders to my C:\ and then burn them all.

Is there a command in cmd Prompt that I can do that quick and flawlessly?

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  • Clarify: do you need to keep CD/folder structure (/CD1/Prep1), folder structure (/Prep1), or all the PDFs in the root of CD?
    – Theo
    Apr 7, 2011 at 13:35
  • No I don't need to. I just to have all the .PDF files in my destination folder. Sorry for the lack of info
    – r0ca
    Apr 7, 2011 at 14:03

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To loop through all folders and subfolders on drive D: and copy .pdf files to C:\myfolder without subdirectories try this:

C:\>for /R D:\ %G IN (*.pdf) DO xcopy "%G" C:\myfolder\

To replace existing files without a confirmation prompt use XCOPY /Y

C:\>for /R D:\ %G IN (*.pdf) DO xcopy /Y "%G" C:\myfolder\
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  • Beat me to it! FYI I tested this--works.
    – Theo
    Apr 7, 2011 at 14:14
  • Ok, that... is ... awsome!
    – r0ca
    Apr 7, 2011 at 14:22
  • Is it possible to have the /switch to avoid to press Y (Yes) all the time to overwrite the duplicate file?
    – r0ca
    Apr 7, 2011 at 15:26
  • @r0ca: yes, it's possible. Use XCOPY /Y option. I've updated my answer
    – Siim K
    Apr 7, 2011 at 18:32
  • Awsome! I'll keep this command in mind!
    – r0ca
    Apr 8, 2011 at 13:24

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