Copy Files in PowerShell: Copy-Item with Safety

Copy Files in PowerShell: Copy-Item with Safety Duplicating files is one of the most common tasks. Learn to copy safely. How It Works Copy-Item creates a duplicate of a file or folder. The original stays, and you get a copy. You control where the copy goes and what to name it. Always copy first before moving important files—it's your safety net. Code Examples Copy Single File # Copy file.txt to backup.txt (both in same folder) Copy-Item file.txt backup.txt # Result: You now have file.txt AND bac