Move a file from one folder to another
Syntax MOVE [options] [Source] [Target]
Key source : The path and filename of the file(s) to move.
target : The path and filename to move file(s) to. options: /Y Suppress confirmation prompt. /-Y Enable confirmation prompt.
Both Source and Target may be either a folder or a single file.
The source may include wildcards (but not the destination).
Under Windows 2000 and above, the default action is to prompt on overwrites unless the
command is being executed from within a batch script.
To force the overwriting of destination files use the COPYCMD environment variable:
In the current folder
MOVE oldfile.wp newfile.doc
Full path specified
MOVE g:\department\oldfile.wp "c:\Files to Convert\newfile.doc"
Specify the drive and filename (assumes the current folder on both drives is correct)
MOVE a:oldfile.wp c:newfile.doc
Specify source only (will copy the file to current folder, keeping the same filename)
Quiet move (no feedback on screen)
MOVE oldfile.wp newfile.doc >nul
MOVE is an internal command.
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction” - Albert Einstein
COPY - Copy one or more files to another location
INUSE - Replace files that are in use by the OS
ROBOCOPY /MOVE - Robust File and Folder Copy
XCOPY - Copy files and folders
REN - Rename a file or files.
Cachemov - Offline Files Cache Mover. (Win 2K ResKit)
Powershell: Move-Item - Move an item from one location to another (move/mv/mi)
Equivalent bash command (Linux): mv - Move or rename files or directories