RichCopy is a file copying utility program for Windows developed by Ken Tamaru of Microsoft Corporation that was discontinued in 2010. It is multi-threaded uses a graphical user interface (GUI), in contrast to many competing tools that are single-threaded and/or use a command-line interface (CLI).
Features Supports multiple, simultaneous file transfers (via multi-threaded implementation), which may reduce the time required for to transfer a set of files Provides both CLI and GUI Via GUI, can generate CLI commands to repeat the actions performed in the GUI.
Criticisms Bugs not fixed before support was discontinued remain; the utility is best utilized by experienced users who know how to verify that copy operations have completed successfully without errors The utility is not supported by Microsoft. The program has not been updated since 2009, despite numerous users requesting bug fixes Duplicates Robocopy functionality
Limitations The utility will not copy open files. A competing tool, GS RichCopy 360, can copy open files.
See also copy (command) Robocopy rsync SyncToy Teracopy Ultracopier XCOPY
References
External links Official sources Microsoft TechNet Magazine -- Free Utility: RichCopy, an Advanced Alternative To Robocopy direct binary link from Web.archive TechNet Blog of RichCopy developer Ken Tamaru TechNet - Command-line Reference - ROBOCOPY Other TechNet Blog of Keith Combs describes advantages of using RichCopy and WinRAR to transfer multiple large files simultaneously. RichCopy How-To Guide Five Best Alternative File Copiers