Solved Windows Explorer closes after copying/pasting files to USB/DVD

hastings

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Hi All,

I am currently using Win7 Pro SP1 32-Bit and am having an issue with the following:

Windows Explorer immediately closes down after copying/pasting files to a USB Stick or a CD/DVD. If I have to copy multiple files to multiple folders, I have to re-open Windows Explorer and drill down to the removable media, which is still plugged in or in the CD/DVD drive as many times as necessary. A search in these forums directed me to a post that did not help.

Is there any type of fix for this issue? Neither Windows 8 or Win XP do this.

Cheers,
Mike T.
 

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There is a tutorial here on adding "copy to" and/or "move to" to the right click context menu. Works like a charm, use it all the time including to Usb stick and from CD's.
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Explorer Window Closes

Hi, I'm not sure why it does that but if you like you could take a look at:

Q-Dir Portable

It runs without installation but it's very good when you need to cut, copy and paste or drag and drop multiple files or folders into one or more locations. You can open up a maximum of four windows at the same time and move files to your hearts content.

Q-Dir 5.jpg
 

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Hi All,

Thank you to all who responded.

I shall try these out in the morning and let all of you know. I'm sure these suggestions will do the trick.

Cheers,
Mike T.

UPDATE: The tutorial did the trick. I'll also be putting Q-Dir Portable on my USB Stick, it also works very nicely. Thanks again to everyone!
 
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