RichCopy.exe "C:\Source" "D:\Backup" /threads:10 /verify /resume
Many users ask: If Windows 10/11 already has Robocopy (command-line), why use RichCopy?
| Feature | RichCopy (GUI) | Robocopy (CLI) | Windows Explorer |
|---------|----------------|----------------|------------------|
| Multi-threaded | Yes (GUI slider) | Yes (/MT:n) | No |
| Resume on failure | Yes | Yes (/R:n /W:n) | No |
| Preserve permissions | Yes | Yes (/COPYALL) | No |
| GUI interface | Yes | No (command line) | Yes |
| Logging | Graphical + file | File only | None |
| Learning curve | Low | Medium | Very low |
Winner: RichCopy is the best of both worlds – the power of Robocopy with the simplicity of a GUI.
Despite being a rock-solid tool, RichCopy 4.0.217 may encounter issues on modern systems. Here are fixes:
Issue 1: "Path too long" error.
Issue 2: RichCopy crashes when copying open files.
Issue 3: Slow performance on SSD.
Issue 4: Antivirus (Windows Defender) quarantines RichCopy.
Click Run. The bottom pane shows: