Windows 10: Move vs copy on file explorer: how do I default the operation to move?

Up until the last update, when I drag/dropped files between folders in File Explorer, the default was for files to move. Since the last update been a week or so, now it copies. This is frustrating as I don't want a copy in both folders, I just wanted to move files from one place to another. Now I have extra clutter where I don't want it. Is there a way to make the operation 'move' instead of 'copy'?

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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

 

Win10: set 'view' default in file explorer

Hi Dennis,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

As I understand that you are trying to set file explorer as default. We will help you to resolve the issue.

I suggest you to follow the below steps how to set file explorer as default and check if it helps.

1. In the search box type as “settings”.

2. Go to “system” and click on “default apps”.

3.Then click on “set default apps by”.

4. Select “File Explorer from the list” and click on “choose defaults for this program”.

5. Then check the box “select all” and click on “save.

6. Then click on “ok”.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

Java.nio.file - Copying files

Issue was the above, so thanks temp02.