Windows 10: Target directory expands when using drag and drop

Discus and support Target directory expands when using drag and drop in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Ordinarily, this isn't a problem, but I am moving a lot of files at this time. I drag the file over to the target, and often, just as I turn loose of... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by DonniePorter, Nov 5, 2020.

  1. DONNIEPORTER
    DonniePorter Win User

    Target directory expands when using drag and drop


    Ordinarily, this isn't a problem, but I am moving a lot of files at this time. I drag the file over to the target, and often, just as I turn loose of the mouse button the target directory expands and my file lands in one of the subdirectories. I then waste time trying to find where it went and have to move the file again. Can I do something that will stop the target file from expanding as I near it with the file I am dragging? Thank you in advance.

    :)
     
    DonniePorter, Nov 5, 2020
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  2. DERICSTAIN
    DericStain Win User

    Drag and Drop

    Hi Charles,

    the steps you suggested didn't work for me but, when pressing the escape key it somehow expanded the drive and by using drag and drop to the single file in the list worked.

    In the past I could drag and drop multiple folders onto the drive on the network computer(s). Doing it on individual folders will take far too long and time consuming and is not an option.

    Microsoft should be able to identify what is blocking it and issue a fix.

    My machine is multi boot so tomorrow I will try with Windows 7.

    Many thanks for your help,

    Deric
     
    DericStain, Nov 5, 2020
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  3. PROVLIMA
    provlima Win User
    macrium....unable to drag drop partitions to target drive

    I am following directions to clone hdd to external backup using Macrium but am unable to drag and drop partitions to target drive
    see below capture...am I missing a step?
    thanks for your help
     
    provlima, Nov 5, 2020
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  4. FIREBERD
    fireberd Win User

    Target directory expands when using drag and drop

    macrium....unable to drag drop partitions to target drive

    I recently used Macrium Reflect V7 free to clone an SSD to another SSD. I didn't have to drag and drop anything.
    Just click on "Clone this disk" and then in the next step select the drive you want for the destination clone.

    Target directory expands when using drag and drop [​IMG]
     
    fireberd, Nov 5, 2020
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