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How to copy a directory from one hard drive to another with every single file?

rated 0 times [ 26] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 73554 / 1 Year ago, thu, september 15, 2022, 8:09:01

I have a folder I just luckily recovered sitting on:

/media/sdc1/Pictures

with a BUNCH of subdirectories and files that I need.

I want to copy these to a folder on:

/media/sdb1/Pictures

What command do I have to use in the terminal to make sure this happens? I know there is the cp command. But is that the best choice? And if so what options should I use to ensure I get every single directory and file?

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answered 1 Year ago farnic · Accepted Answer

I would use rsync for this so that if there is an error (or you need to stop copying) partway through you can easily resume later, without having to recopy everything.

rsync -av /media/sdc1/Pictures/ /media/sdb1/Pictures/