DOS Copy File up multiple directories

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I can't figure out how to copy a file in Windows Dos up multiple directories. Basically I want to replicate this linux command for windows

cp ../../../Dir/Item.o Item.o

Basically I need to copy an item that is up 3 folders from a folder called "Dir" into my current directory. I use this (in linux) as part of a build step and would like to do the same for windows. I have tried changing ".." and it didn't work.

Any help will be appreciated.

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 20 '12 at 23:18

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It's is almost the same on Windows. You need the correct command, and you need to use back slash instead of forward slash

copy ..\..\..\Dir\Item.o Item.o

answered Jun 20 '12 at 23:18

dbenham

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ah, well yes i was using copy but i had the "/" instead of "\". Thanks. – jecjackal Jun 21 '12 at 14:04

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 20 '12 at 23:12

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copy ..\..\Dir\Item.o .

You need to use the back-slash as directory separators. . denotes the current directory

answered Jun 20 '12 at 23:12

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DOS Copy File up multiple directories

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