# Copy List Item extended (Free)

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/list-activities/copy-list-item-extended-free/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/list-activities/copy-list-item-extended-free/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This action copies list items.

## **Feature Matrix**


| Feature | List Items | Files | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copy Item | X | X |  |
| Move Item | X | X |  |
| Overwrite Item on Destination |  | X |  |
| Specify Destination Subfolders |  | X | When copying/moving files in and out of document libraries, a path to a subfolder can be specified as the destination (e.g., `http://moss/site/doclib/subfolder`). |
| Copy/Move File Attributes |  | X | When copying/moving files in and out of document libraries, any attributes that exist in the destination library are also set. |
| Copy/Move Item History | X |  | List item history is never kept; file version history is always copied/moved. |
| Copy/Move Item Attachments | X |  |  |
| Copy/Move Item Cross Site | X | X |  |
| Copy/Move Item with Person Fields Cross Site | X | X |  |


![Copy List Item extended (Free) activity settings for copying or moving SharePoint list items and files](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/copy_list_item_extended_free_1.png)

**Warning****:**

This custom action presents a potential security issue. Because it runs as **SHAREPOINT\system**, it can copy files/items to any site in the farm. A user with access to create SPD workflows on any site can set up this activity to copy to sites they do not have access to. If you do not want this behavior, we suggest removing this activity from the **VirtoWorkflow.ACTIONS** file, located in `[SPHive]\TEMPLATE\1033\Workflow\` folder.