drag and drop on desktop

[alumni]

hi,

it seems when I drag a folder/document on my desktop to another folder, it
copies it. I would like it to move it.
I can't seem to find the settings to adjust that.

any suggestions?

thanks

 

[Micky]

hi,

it seems when I drag a folder/document on my desktop to another folder, it
copies it. I would like it to move it.
I can't seem to find the settings to adjust that.

By default, Windows will move files from one folder to
another only when they are both on the same partition.
If they are on different partitions, a copy is made instead.
To over-ride this behaviour, use the SHIFT/CTRL key
modifiers.

To force a copy, hold CTRL when you drop the file(s).
To force a move, hold SHIFT when you drop the file(s).

You can tell which operation will be carried out by examining
the cursor prior to dropping the files. If it has a + symbol, a
copy will be made, otherwise a move will take place.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

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By default, Windows will move files from one folder to
another only when they are both on the same partition.
If they are on different partitions, a copy is made instead.

Perosnally I have trouble remembering these rules, which seem arbitrary to
me. So what I always do is drag using the right mouse button instead of the
left. When you do this and release the mouse button, you get prompted to
choose Move, Copy, or Create Shortcut. Alumni might want to consider using
my method.

 

[Micky]

Perosnally I have trouble remembering these rules, which seem arbitrary to
me. So what I always do is drag using the right mouse button instead of
the left. When you do this and release the mouse button, you get prompted
to choose Move, Copy, or Create Shortcut. Alumni might want to consider
using my method.

I often do this too but, when I forget and begin dragging with the left,
I revert to using the SHIFT or CTRL key to achieve the required action.
The little + symbol (or absence thereof) on the mouse cursor determines
what will happen when the files are released. A + symbol means a copy
will be made, otherwise a move is made. Holding both CTRL+SHIFT
creates shortcuts, as denoted by the little shortcut arrow on the cursor.

As they say, each to his own...

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I often do this too but, when I forget and begin dragging with the
left, I revert to using the SHIFT or CTRL key to achieve the required
action. The little + symbol (or absence thereof) on the mouse cursor
determines what will happen when the files are released. A + symbol
means a copy will be made, otherwise a move is made. Holding both
CTRL+SHIFT creates shortcuts, as denoted by the little shortcut arrow on
the
cursor.
As they say, each to his own...

Absolutely, which is why I said "Alumni *might* want to consider using my
method," rather than "my way is best." If you can remember the rules,
there's nothing wrong with doing it your way.