Windows 10: FILE EXPLORER - Move vs. Copy

Discus and support FILE EXPLORER - Move vs. Copy in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello. I can't figure out why when I drag and drop files to different folders in File Explorer there are times it 'moves' versus 'copies'. I can't tell... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Antoinette A. - Brooklyn, May 10, 2022.

  1. FILE EXPLORER - Move vs. Copy


    Hello. I can't figure out why when I drag and drop files to different folders in File Explorer there are times it 'moves' versus 'copies'. I can't tell what I'm doing differently. Thanks.

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    Antoinette A. - Brooklyn, May 10, 2022
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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, May 10, 2022
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  3. Wozzer Win User
    Java.nio.file - Copying files

    Issue was the above, so thanks temp02.
     
    Wozzer, May 10, 2022
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  4. KomouPoji Win User

    FILE EXPLORER - Move vs. Copy

    how to copy files from the CD to the Computer drive

    Hi Hankriegler,

    I would suggest you to follow the steps below:


    • Press Windows key + X.

    • Click file explorer from the list.

    • Select the CD/DVD drive and hit Enter.

    • Select the files you want to copy from the CD/DVD, then select the drive where you want to paste or save.
    I hope the information is helpful.

    Thank you.
     
    KomouPoji, May 10, 2022
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