: Drag and drop default action
: Drag and drop default action
I adjusted the work W11 box during a CPU change.
Before, dragging and dropping files would move them instead of copying. I remember not knowing exactly what I modified to achieve this.
Now, searching prompts me to right-click and then choose move/copy after releasing the mouse button. I don’t see an option to alter this setting, possibly because it was moved from a previous W10 installation before the update.
anybody can help?
Right.
The standard setting is Move. Identical drive letter/partition equals Move.
This has remained consistent over time. Probably since Windows 7, possibly earlier.
It is not responding that way. Left click from-to any other folder is "copy". Is there a checkmark in advanced settings I am missing or something?
edit- and apologies if this is a mundane or silly question. Adobe Acrobat has been kicking my butt for the last couple of hours which got me quite a bit flustered.
Copy this note: I steer clear of "Move" and stick to "Copy" always. A glitch in "Move" might trap data in a digital void. Even with backups, I stay away from "Move".
Understood, keeping content secure is a priority. In my scenario, it’s much simpler to relocate than to retrace every step of my process. Having numerous files in quick succession makes it difficult for me to act on this advice consistently. Much of what I handle can be easily recovered or re-downloaded—like retrieving attachments from emails—which reduces concerns here. I value your attention to safe practices.