the copy command copies the entire folder including system files and hidden files but the x copy command only copies the files which are generally created by the use of application software and also system hidden files.
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The copy command in computers saves some selected information, be that text, a file, part of a photograph, or something else, to a virtual "clipboard". It can usually be accessed with the keyboard...