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Change the default file move behavior in Windows 8.1 by adjusting the registry settings or using system properties.

Change the default file move behavior in Windows 8.1 by adjusting the registry settings or using system properties.

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Hightops123432
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08-01-2023, 11:13 AM
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I've organized my drives and keep my desktop on D:\. I store files frequently on the desktop to easily locate them, avoiding space on my SSD at C:\. I have shortcut folders on the desktop for various locations, including C:\ and E:\. The issue arises when dragging files to shortcuts on other drives; Windows creates copies instead of moving the original. There seems to be no built-in option to force a move, so I'm limited in this situation.
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Hightops123432
08-01-2023, 11:13 AM #1

I've organized my drives and keep my desktop on D:\. I store files frequently on the desktop to easily locate them, avoiding space on my SSD at C:\. I have shortcut folders on the desktop for various locations, including C:\ and E:\. The issue arises when dragging files to shortcuts on other drives; Windows creates copies instead of moving the original. There seems to be no built-in option to force a move, so I'm limited in this situation.

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08-01-2023, 11:13 AM
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Sure, I can help with that. What do you need assistance with?
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SLADE_Arcant
08-01-2023, 11:13 AM #2

Sure, I can help with that. What do you need assistance with?

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Fatryx
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08-01-2023, 11:13 AM
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It might function, though I'm avoiding effort. I recall it worked on Windows 7, but there seems to be a preference for copying on Windows 8.1.
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Fatryx
08-01-2023, 11:13 AM #3

It might function, though I'm avoiding effort. I recall it worked on Windows 7, but there seems to be a preference for copying on Windows 8.1.

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Raidex20
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08-01-2023, 11:13 AM
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Drag the files using the right mouse button instead of the left, and you'll see a menu to select movement options.
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Raidex20
08-01-2023, 11:13 AM #4

Drag the files using the right mouse button instead of the left, and you'll see a menu to select movement options.

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08-01-2023, 11:13 AM
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Right click, cut -> paste?
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Tanner
08-01-2023, 11:13 AM #5

Right click, cut -> paste?

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Pottay
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08-01-2023, 11:13 AM
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Great! (both of you)
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Pottay
08-01-2023, 11:13 AM #6

Great! (both of you)

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jmbjerome
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08-01-2023, 11:13 AM
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Windows tends to be a bit bothersome in this case. By default, attempting to shift files between drives is treated as a copy unless explicitly marked as cut/paste. It's quite frustrating to admit it honestly.
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jmbjerome
08-01-2023, 11:13 AM #7

Windows tends to be a bit bothersome in this case. By default, attempting to shift files between drives is treated as a copy unless explicitly marked as cut/paste. It's quite frustrating to admit it honestly.

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DanielEmpire
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08-01-2023, 11:13 AM
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When dragging it normally with control, the action should reverse (forces move instead of copy or vice versa). If not under control, it might be an alternative option.
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DanielEmpire
08-01-2023, 11:13 AM #8

When dragging it normally with control, the action should reverse (forces move instead of copy or vice versa). If not under control, it might be an alternative option.

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