What exactly, is the problem that Xcopy cause? Could you, please elaborate?

Thanks

Gerardo Medrano

Earl Truss wrote:

> Exaggeration or not, the possibility of problems being caused by using
> XCOPY DOES exist and must be mentioned when telling someone to use this
> method.  Many readers of this list are not experienced computer users and
> would not know about the possibility of this problem and would not know
> what to do if it did happen on their system.  It is safer to mention in
> advance the possibility of problems rather than taking a chance.
>
> At 05:23 PM 6/3/99 -0400, you wrote:
> >I agree with "Twin Star"-I have used this method successfully, and with no
> >problems. The "not safe" phrase is an exaggeration.
> >****************************************************************************
> >Just a reminder that xcopy is not a safe way to clone a Win9x drive.
> >Details were posted to this list recently on why and how it's unsafe
>
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