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If I copy multiple files in separate copy processes they will be performed parallel (total 72,5 MB/s):
w10 parallel copy queue

But as my target drive is a HDD it reaches more transfer speed if I pause the other copy processes (92 vs 72 MB/s):
w10 sequential copy queue

Is it possible to force this behaviour by default?

mgutt
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Do the copy from a batch file that uses dummy file as a lock. This is based on the fact that a file being written is locked, so any attempt to write it will fail.

Use this (untested) batch file as replacement for the copy command:

:loop
2>nul (
  >C:\path\to\lockfile (
    copy %*
  )
)||goto :loop
harrymc
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