As I recall, ROBOCOPY only considers folders. Also, the sync example will lead you to=20 delete unmatched copies. To meet my needs any deletes must be very explicit. My data is not that important, I am just studying the process. On 2/19/2015 3:52 PM, Allen Mulvey wrote: > You might want to look at Robocopy. That is what I use. It > has parameters to cover just about everything including > mirror. Mirror caries over deletes as well as additions and > changes. I don't use mirror because I want to retain all > original files. > > Allen --=20 John Ferrell W8CCW Julian NC 27283 It is better to walk alone, than with a crowd going the wrong direction. --Diane Grant --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .