Copy-ready commandCopy-Item
Copy-Item C:\Source C:\Backup -RecurseRequirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7
- Permissions
- Varies by command
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic example
Copy files or folders.
Copy-Item C:\Source C:\Backup -RecurseCommon errors
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