You run cp -r myfolder backup/ but get an error: cp: omitting directory 'myfolder'. What is the likely cause?

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Linux CLI - File and Directory Operations

You run cp -r myfolder backup/ but get an error: cp: omitting directory 'myfolder'. What is the likely cause?

AYou used -r but the command was typed incorrectly

BThe destination folder 'backup/' does not exist

CYou forgot the -r option to copy directories

DYou ran <code>cp</code> without -r option on a directory

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the error message
The error 'omitting directory' happens when cp tries to copy a directory without the recursive -r option.
Step 2: Check the command given
The question says you ran cp -r myfolder backup/ but error suggests -r was missing or command was different.
Final Answer:
You forgot the -r option to copy directories -> Option C
Quick Check:
Missing -r causes 'omitting directory' error [OK]

Quick Trick: Always use -r to copy directories [OK]

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