Can I copy files by dragging?

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  1. Posts : 53,365
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #11

    When you drag a file from one drive to another, it will copy and leave the original on the original drive. A Guy
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  2. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 home premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #12

    dragging


    Thanks for the tip.
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  3. Posts : 2,578
    Vista 64 bit and 32 bit (SP2)
       #13

    A Guy said:
    When you drag a file from one drive to another, it will copy and leave the original on the original drive. A Guy
    This is an important distinction because I think when you're copying files from one drive to another, it can logically be assumed you're doing some form of backing up, whereas when you're dragging files within a drive, from one folder to another, it's more likely that you're just changing things around, instead.
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  4. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #14

    That's why I still prefer dragging with the right-click instead. You always get a prompt for what you want, without any extra keystrokes or combinations to rememeber.
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  5. Posts : 1,114
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
       #15

    Why drag at all when you can copy and paste less chance of dragging and dropping in the wrong place.
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  6. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #16

    That's just more extra steps...that can be avoided by paying attention.
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  7. Posts : 1,114
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
       #17

    But safe steps and 1 or 2 clicks extra
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