How to handle hidden files and folders (which begin with a period/dot) when backing up Android to a Windows NTFS volume?

Over on Superuser, I asked about whether or not it's okay to have filenames and/or folder names that begin with a period (dot) on a Windows NTFS volume . The immediate response I received was to avoid doing this. *Update: The author of that answer graciously changed his answer, and is now indicating that it is no problem. So I think my question is now moot, but I'll leave it up for a few days to see if there are any more updates or commentary here.* What's an effective way to backup Android hidden files and folders (which begin with a period) onto a Windows NTFS volume? The person answering my question on Superuser recommended renaming the files on Android, if possible. Well, that's certainly possible. It involves these steps: 1. Finding every file/folder that begins with a period 2. Making a copy of each file/folder found 3. Renaming each file/folder copied to a unique name that does not begin with a period 4. Backing up the copies (most likely via FTP) 5. Deleting all the copies Ugh. Is there a better way to accomplish this task? And if not, is there a way to automate all this work?