Transfer files using xcopy

[Thomas1500]

What is the correct Syntex for CMD to transfer files from non working windows CMD to external drive

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @Thomas1500,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're stoked to have you on board! 

To help us get started on resolving your issue, could you please share the model name of your device?

We're looking forward to helping you get back up and running! 

Best regards,

[Philbroadstreet]

My desktop is an HP< PRODESK. Last week when started up, I received error message that operating system can not be found. I was able to create a rescue or start up usb from another  computer. . I am able to get into the cmd command prompt and saw the names  of all my files so I HOPE THEY ARE STILL RECOVERABLE.I want to try to transfer them to an external drive before i try to reinstall windows, but need the correct syntex in cmd. For example. F; drive/user/xcopy.  My external drive will be named  F:

[Philbroadstreet]

My desktop is an HP< PRODESK. Last week when started up, I received error message that operating system can not be found. I was able to create a rescue or start up usb from another  computer. . I am able to get into the cmd command prompt and saw the names  of all my files so I HOPE THEY ARE STILL RECOVERABLE.I want to try to transfer them to an external drive before i try to reinstall windows, but need the correct syntex in cmd. For example. F; drive/user/xcopy.  My external drive will be named  F:

[Evanssocial]

You can use the xcopy command in CMD, for example:
xcopy C:\Users\YourName\Documents\*.* E:\Backup\ /E /H /C /I
(Change C:\... to your source and E:\... to your external drive letter).