Copy from one folder to another in Explorer

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Created: 13 Dec 2000 ::: Last updated: 03 May 2007

Applies to:   Win95   Win98   WinMe   Win 2000/NT   WinXP   WinVista   MacOS

Keywords: tech, tip, windows, explorer, copy, drag, move, file, folder

By Andy Walker

By default, when dragging a file from one folder to another in Windows Explorer, the action moves it.

If you want to copy a file, hold down the Ctrl key while dragging.

If you drag a file with the right mouse button, you'll get a list of options when you let go "” you can move, copy, or even create a shortcut.