Windows 10: Desktop file relocation results only in copy

Discus and support Desktop file relocation results only in copy in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; After the new update for WIndows 10, I'm encountering numerous problems. One is this: On the desktop, if I want to move a file icon from one spot to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by ThermicBug9805, Aug 21, 2019.

  1. Desktop file relocation results only in copy


    After the new update for WIndows 10, I'm encountering numerous problems. One is this:


    On the desktop, if I want to move a file icon from one spot to another, which is done by left click/hold on icon and drag to new location, instead of moving the file, it leaves the file in that location but puts a copy of the file in the new location. I don't know how to fix this so any help would be appreciated. Thanks.


    - Jennifer

    :)
     
    ThermicBug9805, Aug 21, 2019
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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, Aug 21, 2019
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  3. Wozzer Win User
    Java.nio.file - Copying files

    Issue was the above, so thanks temp02.
     
    Wozzer, Aug 21, 2019
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  4. MohanC Win User

    Desktop file relocation results only in copy

    windows 10 deleted my desktop files

    Step 1 - I upgraded to Win 10 and lost all my files on Desktop.

    Step 2 - Found the files in Network - USers- Desktop

    copied all files again to desktop.

    Step 3- Restarted my machine again and lost desktop files again.

    Step 4 - As suggested did the following as listed below but dont find my files.

    • Press “Windows + E”, open This PC/Computer
    • Open Local Disc C, open Windows.old
    • Click on Users, select your User name
    • Go to desktop folder
    Cant find my files. Why is Win 10 deleted files again and again from Desktop ?.
     
    MohanC, Aug 21, 2019
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