how to move files

Also holding down Shift while dragging is supposed to move between drives. However I've found it to be flaky. Better to drag with right mouse button and select Move from the menu.

If you want to move the files in a folder tree using Explorer, type a pattern into Search in the top folder. Then control-a to select all, then drag with right mouse button and click Move in the context menu. If the target is something that might lose connection during the file move you might be better off doing a copy then deleting the found files on success. But for local drives, right mouse drag & drop should be fine.

MilesAhead said:

Also holding down Shift while dragging is supposed to move between drives.

Yes that's true, I forgot about that one.

Duzzy said:

MilesAhead said:

Also holding down Shift while dragging is supposed to move between drives.

Yes that's true, I forgot about that one.

So did I. After trying it a few times I remember why I forgot. It doesn't work half the time. Seems a bit touchy as to exactly when you press shift. More hassle than it's worth. :)

Also you can "cheat" and use FreeCommander or another file manager.

You can use keyboard + mouse combos.

lehnerus2000 said:

Most of these actions were mentioned above.
I've collated them here.

Keyboard + Mouse (2 Buttons + Wheel) Combos

Copy

Ctrl + drag (left mouse button)

Move

Shift + drag (left mouse button)

Create Link/Shortcut

Alt + drag (left mouse button)

Zoom (in & out)

Ctrl + Scroll Wheel

Scroll (left & right)

Alt + Scroll Wheel
OR
Shift + Scroll Wheel
This action depends on the program you are using (e.g. IIRC, Photoshop uses Alt and GIMP uses Shift).

Auto-Scroll (up & down, left & right)

Scroll Wheel Button
Some programs allow auto-scrolling (e.g. Word, IE, Firefox).
This places a marker on the page.
The distance and location that you move the mouse pointer (relative to the marker) controls the speed and scroll direction.

You can also use drag (right mouse button), which will give you a menu of options (when you release it) including "Cancel".


This only applies to Windows (in Linux, the GUI uses the mouse differently).

Just to tack something related on, this thread I've found handy:

Comprehensive list of Windows hotkeys.