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The user was seeking a script or program to efficiently copy specific files from a large directory based on a list, as manual search was too time-consuming. After exploring various search tools, the user found a solution using the utility "Multifind," which addressed the problem. The thread reflects a positive resolution and highlights the importance of sharing solutions within the community.

Vladimius

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Hello All,

I am looking for some script/program for Windows that allows to copy multiple files from one large directory to an isolated place on the hard drive. I have a list of exact file names I need to copy across (excel table), but the folder is ~1000 sheets and therefore search will take a while. I also need different sheets every month so it becomes a horrendous manual task. So basically the program/script should do 3 things:

Directory from: _____
Take list of files
Copy those files into directory to: _____

Hopefully this makes sense.

Thanks
 

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Vladimius

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Hi! Thanks a lot. I think you were right about the fact that I look for the search tool. I've downloaded few but now the minor issue is that they all search files 1 by 1. I need it to 43 files at once using the uploaded list and than copy those across. But thanks for the lead anyway!
 

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Great! And to prove you the power of letting us know the solution: I finally started my own archive of solutions. The problem is, people only tell us "It's solved", if they even do that, but not how it was solved... And I, with a head as dense as a bird's nest... just don't remember. 🙄 Comes with age, probably... like increase in wisdom, or whatever, now I start to act strangely...