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Editors’ Review
WinRoboCopy is a free graphical user interface (GUI) for the command-line tool RoboCopy. It provides a user-friendly way to access RoboCopy's extensive features without having to type complex commands. Commands and parameters can be set through checkboxes, dropdowns, and input fields rather than typed into a console. It mirrors RoboCopy’s functionality by supporting recursive copy operations, filtering by file attributes, and handling retry logic for failed copies.
It also includes task management features, allowing configurations to be saved, loaded, and scheduled. WinRoboCopy focuses on exposing RoboCopy’s full parameter set in a navigable graphical environment without altering the underlying command execution process.
Simplified transfers
WinRoboCopy includes source and destination path fields, folder and file management selection filters, and toggles for attributes like hidden, system, or archive files. Advanced parameters such as multithreaded copying, retry count, and wait time between attempts are presented as adjustable fields. Copy behaviors, such as mirroring, move, purge, and timestamp preservation, can be configured directly. Logging options allow output to be saved to a text file for later review.
The interface is arranged around a tabbed main window where each tab represents a section of parameters. Text boxes capture file paths, while checkboxes enable or disable specific options like Include Subdirectories or Copy Security Information. Dropdown menus handle values with discrete choices, such as retry counts or thread numbers. Task management functions are accessible via menu items for saving or loading jobs.
Actions trigger the generation of commands based on the current interface state. When a copy task is run, it executes with the selected options, though it has no additional copy logic beyond RoboCopy. Tasks can be paused or stopped, with error messages and completion status reported back in the same console. Scheduler integration allows jobs to be set up for execution at defined times, translating interface selections into batch-ready scripts.
Pros
- Full access to RoboCopy parameters via interface
- Command preview panel for transparency
- Job saving and batch scheduling support
- Integrated console output during task execution
Cons
- No additional copy logic beyond RoboCopy
Bottom Line
Fast files
WinRoboCopy provides a full graphical overlay for configuring and executing RoboCopy commands. Its functions include parameter selection, logging, scheduling, and task saving. The interface organizes command-line options into structured tabs with visible command previews, while execution behavior remains reliant on the underlying RoboCopy engine. Though it depends on RoboCopy’s existing capabilities without introducing additional copy logic of its own.
What’s new in version 1.2.4587.2115
- Minor form fixes
- Minor license updates
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