Can move only one file at a time within same folder or get error msg

griddlesuk

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I often need to reorganise files and sub-folders within the same main folder, for example, move folder from sub-folder named documents to sub-folder named photos. However Explorer in Windows 7 Professional will only allow me to move one folder at a time. When I try to move a second folder I get the message that I can't as the file or folder is open! Of course it is - I'm trying to move files within it! I'm reduced to sneaking up on it every few minutes. This can't be right, please help
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell
OS
Windows 7 Professional
How are you moving it? Drag and drop or cut/paste?
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Media Center
OS
Windows 7 32 bit
CPU
AMD 5200+ dual core
Memory
2 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVidia GeForce 6150SE 128 MB
Monitor(s) Displays
CRT
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Hard Drives
500 GB Sata internal :

SIIG USB 3.0 docking stations w/WD Caviar Black 6 Gb/s drives
Keyboard
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2 Wheel Mouse
Other Info
SIIG USB 3.0 PCIexpress card.
Hi - I'm trying both and still get same message. Have recently moved from Windows XP and wasn't an issue at all there
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell
OS
Windows 7 Professional

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Media Center
OS
Windows 7 32 bit
CPU
AMD 5200+ dual core
Memory
2 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVidia GeForce 6150SE 128 MB
Monitor(s) Displays
CRT
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Hard Drives
500 GB Sata internal :

SIIG USB 3.0 docking stations w/WD Caviar Black 6 Gb/s drives
Keyboard
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2 Wheel Mouse
Other Info
SIIG USB 3.0 PCIexpress card.
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