Ctrl + z

[MourningStar]

I just learned that this key combo (ctrl+z) is supposed to 'undo' an explorer operation such as moving a file by accident :banghead:. It does not work for me. How about you?

-thx

 

[pbcopter]

It works for me in Windows 7 x64 and in Windows 10 Pro x64.

 

[MourningStar]

^
really?

Here is how I tested it. I open two different folders and put them side by side. I drag a file from one to the other. I press 'ctrl+z' and nothing happens. The moved file does not return to the original folder. Did I do it wrong?

 

[MilesAhead]

I suspect it only works on operations performed in a single window. As example, sometimes I rename several selected files and the substitution does not work as I expect. Control z and I am back to the original names.

 

[pbcopter]

I tested it by moving a folder from Documents to Downloads.
Checked that it was moved.
CTRL+Z and folder was back in Documents and no longer in Downloads.

 

[MourningStar]

MilesAhead, yes, this does work for me as you describe.

pbcopter, tried it with the same folders as you. no joy.

oh, well.

1/2 solution is better than no solution, thx all

 

[MilesAhead]

I tested it by moving a folder from Documents to Downloads.
Checked that it was moved.
CTRL+Z and folder was back in Documents and no longer in Downloads.

Interesting. Do you have indexing enabled? I am just curious why the difference.

 

[pbcopter]

Not on the C drive where those folders are located.

 

[Callender]

Works for me every time. Perhaps a buggy shell extension could interfere?

 

[MourningStar]

Works for me every time. Perhaps a buggy shell extension could interfere?

I use a custom theme from VC. Could this be a factor?

 

[Callender]

I don't know much about custom themes. I use Classic Theme and have always used it other than sometimes switching to other built in themes for test purposes.

The obvious questions is:

What happens if you move a file from a folder onto your desktop then right click a blank part of your desktop?

Do you see "Undo Move" appear in the context menu?

And if you see it - does it work?

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[MourningStar]

The obvious questions is:

What happens if you move a file from a folder onto your desktop then right click a blank part of your desktop?

Do you see "Undo Move" appear in the context menu?

OK - tried that and no, don't see 'Undo Move'. However, I do see an 'Undo Delete (CTRL+Z)'. I cliked it and a dialogue appeared requesting approval for the last delete I did. Odd, as I do not ever recall seeing that before. I must be more myopic than I thought, having been a Win7 user since it's release and never once recall seeing that there!