FCALL is a simple command-line utility which compares all files in two
folders (directories), including their subfolders (subdirectories). It is like
the DOS FC command, only FC only compares single files (OK, FC can
compare all files in a folder, but it does not compare the contents of
subfolders).
I have found it especially useful for comparing backup CDs I write,
to check they have actually been written properly.
To install FCALL, simply unzip file
fcall1.zip into your WINDOWSdirectory (this may be called C:\WINDOWS, C:\WIN95, C:\WINNT etc).
To use, open a DOS box (MS-DOS prompt, Command prompt), and type
FCALL (Name of first folder) (Name of second folder)
e.g.
FCALL C:\CDWRITTEN D:\
will compare all files in folder C:\CDWRITTEN (and its subfolders) with
the files in drive D: (and its subfolders). If any differences are encountered,
FCALL will report them.
Notes
1. If files exist in the first folder which do not exist in the second folder, FCALL
will report this. However, it will not report the opposite (i.e. if files exist in the
second folder which do not exist in the first). This is like the DOS FC *.*
command.
2. FCALL supports long file names, and long folder names. If the directory
name has spaces, enclose it in quote marks. Example:
FCALL "C:\CD I wrote\Important Folder" "D:\Important Folder"
3. FCALL only works under Windows 95 or higher. It does not work in
"true" DOS. It has been written as a command line application. If you are
interested in a graphical interface (with drag-and-drop, etc.), please let me
know, I may write one! See note below.
4. FCALL is freeware. Use freely, there is no charge, and please give it to
others. If you do use it, I would appreciate it if you let me know! Write to
me at pdallasgr@yahoo.co.uk.
5. If you would like the source code, just e-mail me and I will send you a
copy. It is written for Borland C version 4.51.