no copy when move files c: -> d: - Tech Support Forums

JacobM5727 · December 1st, 2003, 07:41 PM

sorry, tried to get the title to fit.. still didnt.. lol

how do you stop windows from copying, and make it just move, when you move files from C:/ to D:/ (both hard drives)

winxp sp1 - thanks -- i know i know this, but i just cant think right now

Mickwish · December 2nd, 2003, 01:19 AM

Did ya get it yet, Jacob?

if using the command line, try MOVE instead of COPY - that'll fix it, everytime!!

if using explorer, instead of just dragging and dropping, use the RIGHT mouse button to drag and drop. It's pop up a menu of what to do, then.

Cheers
Mick

OuTpaTienT · December 2nd, 2003, 01:25 AM

If dragging and dropping, then hold down
[SHIFT] to move
[CTRL] to copy
[ALT] to create a shortcut to the file

JacobM5727 · December 2nd, 2003, 04:42 AM

yeah i looked in winxp help a few hours ago

thanks though

mishi · May 27th, 2008, 08:25 AM

I want the files to MOVE and not copy... by default.

I moved "My Documents" to D, and now, on the desktop, when I drag files into it, it copies rather than moves (this is because it's on another drive).

How can I change the default to MOVE instead? Is it possible?

osprey4 · May 27th, 2008, 10:05 AM

It's a Windows thing. If you're going from one folder to another within the same drive, it will move the files. When going from drive to drive, it will copy.

All you need to do is hold the shift key to move instead of copy. Not too hard.

evereddie · May 27th, 2008, 10:15 AM

Also, if you are using the right click to do this then use CUT and PASTE instead of COPY and PASTE.

mishi · May 27th, 2008, 01:18 PM

...but... I know about the control key, and all the rest... that's not gonna help me. Call me lazy.

I want the DEFAULT to be move... and not copy... so I was hoping there's a registry edit or something like that.

Any advice?

Thanks,
Michelle

osprey4 · May 27th, 2008, 03:52 PM

Oh, you want the "Lazy user registry fix"!!

All Google found was this thread.

Sorry!

mishi · May 28th, 2008, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osprey4

Oh, you want the "Lazy user registry fix"!!

Well, you can't blame a girl for trying. I've started holding down the shift key as I move the files (which isn't that often...) but I'd still love to know if there IS a way to do it. I guess not. Maybe I should call Bill? You got his cell number?