TeraCopy can be utilized via the command line in Command Prompt, batch files, or scheduled tasks using Windows Task Scheduler.
Syntax
TeraCopy.exe Operation [*]Source [Target] [Options]
Operation: The action you want TeraCopy to perform.
Copy
Move
Test
AddList
Source: The file or folder to act upon.
Use an asterisk * before the path if specifying a file list.
Note: Only absolute paths are supported.
Target: The destination folder (required for Copy and Move operations).
Options: Additional parameters to control the operation.
/SkipAll: Skip all existing files.
/OverwriteAll: Overwrite all existing files.
/OverwriteOlder: Overwrite files if the source is newer.
/OverwriteDiffSize: Overwrite if sizes are different.
/RenameCopied: Automatically rename source files with conflicting names.
/RenameDestination: Automatically rename target files with conflicting names.
/NoClose: Keep the TeraCopy window open after the operation completes.
/Close: Close TeraCopy automatically after the operation completes.
Examples
Copy a Folder to a Backup Location
TeraCopy.exe Copy "D:\My Documents" F:\Backup
Copy a Single File to a Specific Folder
TeraCopy.exe Copy D:\Video.avi "C:\My Documents"
Copy with Overwrite Older Files Option and Auto-Close
TeraCopy.exe Copy D:\Data F:\Backup /OverwriteOlder /Close
Move Files from a File List, Overwrite All, and Keep Window Open
TeraCopy.exe Move *"C:\Temp\filelist.txt" "C:\My Documents" /OverwriteAll /NoClose
Add Files from a File List to the Copy Queue
TeraCopy.exe AddList *"C:\Temp\filelist.txt"
Test the Integrity of a File
TeraCopy.exe Test D:\Video.avi
Verify Files Using a Checksum File
TeraCopy.exe D:\checksum.md5
Using File Lists
When dealing with multiple files, you can use a file list to specify all the files you want to process.
Important Notes on File Lists
Indicator: Always prefix the file list path with an asterisk * to indicate it's a list.
TeraCopy.exe Copy *"C:\Temp\filelist.txt" F:\Backup
Path Formatting: Inside the file list, each file path:
Should be on a separate line.
Can contain spaces without needing quotation marks.
Example of a File List (filelist.txt)
D:\My Documents\Report.docx
D:\Photos\Vacation\IMG001.jpg
D:\Music\Favorite Song.mp3
Additional Information
Absolute Paths Only: Relative paths are not supported. Ensure all file and folder paths are absolute.
Options Usage: Options can be combined to customize behavior.
Example: /OverwriteOlder /NoClose