I'm currently transferring about 7TB of files using Robocopy, but I had to pause the process when it was about 2/3 of the way complete. I want to restart the transfer without duplicating the files that have already been copied. Would using the command `robocopy "old-destination" "new-destination" /MIR /SEC` work for this purpose?
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You might want to consider using the `/z` option with your Robocopy command. It allows for a restartable mode, which can be particularly handy in case of interruptions during large transfers. Check out more details on the official Microsoft documentation!
Adding the `/XO` switch could be beneficial too. It will allow Robocopy to skip files that were already copied, which saves time and avoids duplication in your transfer. It's a simple way to streamline the process!
Exactly! That way, you won't waste any additional time on files you've already successfully transferred.
Just a heads-up, if your transfer was interrupted manually and not due to a network issue, `/z` might not really kick in as expected.