Windows 10: Accidentally moved half of user file to external drive

Discus and support Accidentally moved half of user file to external drive in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I used a third party program and moved instead of copied. Can I just move the folder back to its original place and merge the pre-existing and external... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Etcetcetcetc, Jan 12, 2025.

  1. ETCETCETCETC
    Etcetcetcetc Win User

    Accidentally moved half of user file to external drive


    I used a third party program and moved instead of copied. Can I just move the folder back to its original place and merge the pre-existing and external folder? Will the directories be messed up? I didn’t let it finish which I should have in reetrospect.

    :)
     
    Etcetcetcetc, Jan 12, 2025
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  2. REMON ONT
    Remon Ont Win User

    External Hard Drive

    Hi John,

    We suggest that you try the troubleshooting steps below:

    • Open your External Hard Drive file in File Explorer.
    • Type the name of the file you want to search on the search box and click Enter.
    The file will show up in Search Results and you will be able to move it to the correct folder.

    Let us know if you need further help.
     
    Remon Ont, Jan 12, 2025
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  3. LIGHTFROMHEAVEN
    lightfromheaven Win User
    Accidentally moved entire user folder to external hard drive.

    Hi, I've found my user folder on the external drive E:. Can I just move it back to my C drive the same way, through the file move action?

    Thanks.
     
    lightfromheaven, Jan 12, 2025
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  4. JANADYCK
    JanaDyck Win User

    Accidentally moved half of user file to external drive

    move files from my C drive to an external hard drive.

    what steps do I take to move files from my C drive to an external hard drive. My C drive is almost full.
     
    JanaDyck, Jan 12, 2025
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