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The dry run tag on WindowsForum.com covers the Robocopy /L switch, which lets you preview file copy, update, and delete operations without modifying the source or destination folders. Content focuses on comparing folders before syncing in Windows 10 and Windows 11, emphasizing the importance of using the same switches you plan for the real sync, especially with /MIR. The tag is useful for users who want to safely test Robocopy commands, verify what would happen, and avoid unintended changes. It highlights practical troubleshooting and planning for folder synchronization tasks using the built-in robocopy.exe tool.
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    Compare Two Folders Before Syncing with Robocopy’s /L Dry Run in Windows 10/11

    Robocopy’s /L switch performs a dry run: it compares a source folder and destination folder, then lists the files and folders that its command would copy, update, or—when used with /MIR—delete, without changing either location. This guide applies to Windows 10 and Windows 11. Use /L with the...