How to copy a folder in the same directory with different name?

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I am trying to copy the folder and rename it.

How to do it with powershell?

Copy-item fails as i am trying to paste it in the same directory.

aldux · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-04 13:35:21Z

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Copy-Item Original Original-Copy -recurse

So it copies the contents too.

answered May 4, 2012 at 13:35

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Stephen Over a year ago

If the folder "Original-Copy" already exists then Copy-Item places a copy of the folder within "Original-Copy" named "Original". Delete any existing "Original-Copy" folders first to prevent this.

Chris Leonard · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-04 13:30:57Z

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Just give the destination a new name. This worked for me.

Copy-Item Original Original-Copy

Copied the folder named "Original" to a folder named "Original-Copy".

answered May 4, 2012 at 13:30

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