Windows 10: Copy&Paste

Hi There,

I have come across a problem with note pad that whenever i want to copy paste some thing on to notepad it always says this:


Retrieving data. Wait for a few seconds, then try cutting or copying again.


I have so much work left to do and this is not something i was expecting, Please advice Asap if you can.

Thank You.

:)

 

how do I copy and paste

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

• 
  What is the exact issue that you’re facing?
  
• 
  Are you not able to copy or paste the files?
  
• 
  What exactly happens when you try to copy the files?
  
• 
  Are you getting any error message?
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps

• To copy
  Ctrl + C
• To Paste ctrl + V

And also refer the link below and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/keyboard-shortcuts

Reply with necessary information so that we can assist you better.

Thanks and Regards

 

COPY AND PASTE

Hi Sandra,

We need more information about your concern so that we can identify the cause of the copy and paste issue. Please provide the following:

• What browser are you using?
• Is this issue happening with a specific website?

We suggest trying to do the same function (Copy and Paste) using a different browser and using other website as well.

Looking forward to your response.

 

Copy and Paste

We would also like to know if you are experiencing this within a specific browser.

To further identify the cause of the issue, we suggest performing a clean boot to check if there are any startup programs that could be conflicting with the copy and paste function. For steps on how to perform a clean boot, click
here.

We also suggest starting the PC in safe mode and try to copy and paste from a browser. Steps can be found
here.

We look forward to your response.