How to Fix: Robocopy: show skipped files and files with an error while copying

The error 'Robocopy: show skipped files and files with an error while copying' occurs when you're using Robocopy to copy files from one location to another, preserving timestamps. This issue affects users who are trying to automate file transfers or backup processes, but don't have the necessary tools to troubleshoot the problem.

This error can be frustrating because it doesn't provide clear information about which specific files are being skipped or have errors during the copy process. However, by following these steps, you'll be able to identify and resolve the issue.

⚠️ Common Causes

• The primary reason for this error is that Robocopy's logging options aren't sufficient to provide detailed information about skipped files and files with errors. By default, Robocopy only logs files that are skipped due to a file being newer than the destination or if the source file doesn't exist at the destination. However, it may not log files that have errors during the copy process.
• Another alternative reason is that the /LOG option isn't set correctly in your command. If you're using the /LOG option without specifying a valid log path, Robocopy won't create a log file to store error information.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Verified Fixes

🎯 Final Words

To resolve the issue of 'Robocopy: show skipped files and files with an error while copying', you can try enabling detailed logging and error handling by modifying your command to include the /V and /L options. If this doesn't work, consider using third-party logging tools to capture more comprehensive log information.