About this tag
The remote copy tag covers discussions about copying files between Windows PCs over a network, often using command-line tools like xcopy in batch scripts. A common issue is that such scripts work when run manually but fail when triggered by Task Scheduler, even with elevated privileges. Troubleshooting steps include verifying network paths, permissions, and the task's run context. The tag focuses on practical solutions for automating remote file transfers in Windows environments.
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    Windows 11 Task Scheduler odd behavior

    I have a command file (.bat) I run to copy some files from my Windows 11 PC to another PC. When I double-click the .bat file on my PC, it runs and successfully copies the files. When I run it using Task Scheduler, it runs the command file but no files are actually copied. I piped the output...
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    • batch file credentials directory mapped drives network sharing path permissions remote copy run whether user is logged on run with highest privileges script directory source path start folder task scheduler unc path windows 10 windows 11 xcopy
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support