Windows 10: Can't move files, can only copy them

Discus and support Can't move files, can only copy them in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; So im trying to move a file from my ssd to a hardrive but it will only let me copy it. I need to move the entire folder. How can I do that? submitted... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/todahmoon18238, Dec 16, 2020.

  1. Can't move files, can only copy them


    So im trying to move a file from my ssd to a hardrive but it will only let me copy it. I need to move the entire folder. How can I do that?

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    :)
     
    /u/todahmoon18238, Dec 16, 2020
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  2. temp02 Win User

    Java.nio.file - Copying files

    You can't copy a folder, thats why it generates an exception (you are trying to copy a folder using a copy file function).
    You probably need to list all the files inside that folder and copy one by one
     
    temp02, Dec 16, 2020
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  3. Wozzer Win User
    Java.nio.file - Copying files

    Issue was the above, so thanks temp02.
     
    Wozzer, Dec 16, 2020
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    Delicieuxz, Dec 16, 2020
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