Windows 10: sometimes file copy takes long time

Discus and support sometimes file copy takes long time in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; on my dad 7 year old laptop, some time copying a small word/pdf file of 4-5 pages takes one minute or more to copy from one folder to another this is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by makhan10, Mar 11, 2021.

  1. makhan10 Win User

    sometimes file copy takes long time


    on my dad 7 year old laptop, some time copying a small word/pdf file of 4-5 pages takes one minute or more to copy from one folder to another

    this is random problem

    :)
     
    makhan10, Mar 11, 2021
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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, Mar 11, 2021
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  3. Wozzer Win User
    Java.nio.file - Copying files

    Issue was the above, so thanks temp02.
     
    Wozzer, Mar 11, 2021
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  4. sometimes file copy takes long time

    Filename too long to copy

    Hi John,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I can understand how frustrating it could be when things go unusual. I will certainly help you.

    We suggest you to refer the below steps and check it works:

    • If you are needing to simply migrate a lot of folders from one place to another is to map a drive to the drilled own folder. Browse to the hidden share path and copy it to your clipboard.
    • Click on Map Network Drive in My PC It would appear under the tools menu.
    • Then simply paste your long path and hit Finish.
    • Now you will be able to copy the files/folders into this location without receiving that error.

    Please refer the below link for reference:

    Can't Delete Folder, "Destination Path Too Long" Error in Windows 7

    Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.
     
    Deepak..Raghav, Mar 11, 2021
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