Windows 10: Windows 10 File Explorer copy/move dialog window varies between 2 types

Discus and support Windows 10 File Explorer copy/move dialog window varies between 2 types in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When I use Windows 10 File explorer to copy or move files, the copy/move dialog window seems to randomly display differently. The first type, shows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by phit03, Jul 24, 2020.

  1. PHIT03
    phit03 Win User

    Windows 10 File Explorer copy/move dialog window varies between 2 types


    When I use Windows 10 File explorer to copy or move files, the copy/move dialog window seems to randomly display differently.

    The first type, shows the green bar with the speed of the copy/move and the time/files remaining for the whole copy/move.

    The second type, doesn't show the speed/progress bar and seems to copy/move a folder at a time with the file count being reset after each folder has moved/copied. With this dialog, there's no way of knowing how many files of the total have been copied/moved and the time remaining for the copy/move.

    Why are there 2 different types of dialog window and what determines which one should display?


    Also, when moving files/folders within the same physical volume, usually the move is fast as just the pointers to the files/folders are updated as expected.

    Occasionally, a physical copy of the files appears to take place rather than the pointer updates. Why is this done, is it to avoid disk fragmentation?

    :)
     
    phit03, Jul 24, 2020
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  2. PHIT03
    phit03 Win User

    Windows 10 File Explorer copy/move dialog window varies between 2 types

    When I use Windows 10 File explorer to copy or move files, the copy/move dialog window seems to randomly display differently.

    The first type, shows the green bar with the speed of the copy/move and the time/files remaining for the whole copy/move.

    The second type, doesn't show the speed/progress bar and seems to copy/move a folder at a time with the file count being reset after each folder has moved/copied. With this dialog, there's no way of knowing how many files of the total have been copied/moved
    and the time remaining for the copy/move.

    Why are there 2 different types of dialog window and what determines which one should display?

    Also, when moving files/folders within the same physical volume, usually the move is fast as just the pointers to the files/folders are updated as expected.

    Occasionally, a physical copy of the files appears to take place rather than the pointer updates. Why is this done, is it to avoid disk fragmentation?
     
    phit03, Jul 26, 2020
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  3. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jul 26, 2020
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  4. CLY
    cly Win User

    Windows 10 File Explorer copy/move dialog window varies between 2 types

    Window deselects when moved too quickly in Windows 10

    All of a sudden in Windows 10 if I move windows around too quickly on my desktop they will randomly deselect. I noticed this when I was moving files around to format a hard drive. Anyone else have this problem? It does not seem to matter if it is a windows explorer window or a program window.

    Thanks
     
    cly, Jul 26, 2020
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