I Hate Quick Questions

Computer related issues and really random ones

  • Bootstrap
  • Tools
    • WordPress Minify Content
  • iPhone
  • Jailbreak
    • Evasi0n
  • PhP
  • Slow Computer
  • Storage
  • PC to Mac
  • Fix UTF8 Converter

How To Move Files From One Folder To Another – Windows

January 14, 2014 / Leave a Comment

Anonymous_blue_folder

Ever feel like a tard because you don’t know how to move a file from one place to another? You could make it easy and get a usb thing that will transfer your files for you.
Even though this is one of the basic skills with using a windows computer you would be surprised how many people do not posses this skill. In fact In my network I come across users who are younger than me who can do this.

I say to myself sometime “How in the world do you not know how to do this already?”

What I have learned is that even I assume that users already posses this skill, many have not. I think it’s one of those things that every SYS Admin assumes everyone knows, but in fact they are never taught.

So let me teach you.

Now I could show you about 20 different ways to copy a file, but I will leave that for a later post. I might call it something like “How to move files from one folder to another -The Complex Edition”.

For simplicity sake I am going to show you the quickest and easiest way to do this.

First I think it’s important that you understand the structure of the file system so it will make more sense to you. Trust me, once you understand the structure everything will make more sense.

Everything starts at the C: Drive. If you want to know why its called the C: Drive take a look here.

Think of the C Drive as a “C”abinet or Cabinet. Much like a file cabinet.

In your Cabinet you haveĀ folders, just like in windows. In fact they look the same

folder

Windows Folder Icon

In that folder you may or may not have other folders…and so on. Think of it that way and things might make a little more sense.

For more detail understanding the structure of the file system in windows check this out.

How to move a file from one place to another

The easiest way is to right click on a file or folder. You have two options when you do “Cut” and “Copy”

  • Cut – Means to move from one place to another. So basically it will be moved from its original location to it’s new location
  • Copy – Just what it means, it will be copied to another location

Then all you want to do it navigate to your destination and right click again. Once you do the only option you want to “Paste”

That is going to put the file in that location.

That’s It

Have a nice day!

Related Posts

  • How in the heck do you get music off iTunes to somewhere else?How in the heck do you get music off iTunes to somewhere else?
  • How to remove a profile on a mac from profile manager with the terminalHow to remove a profile on a mac from profile manager with the terminal
  • Why In The Hell Is My Computer So Slow?Why In The Hell Is My Computer So Slow?
  • Link To A Search Result In Amazon And Still Get Paid – SEOLink To A Search Result In Amazon And Still Get Paid – SEO
  • How to “For Realz” remotely install profile manager profiles silently with no MDM using Apple Remote DesktopHow to “For Realz” remotely install profile manager profiles silently with no MDM using Apple Remote Desktop
  • MacOS Mojave installer keeps saying the file is damaged or corrupted, HELP!MacOS Mojave installer keeps saying the file is damaged or corrupted, HELP!
  • My iPhone Storage Is Almost Full And I Don’t Know Why!My iPhone Storage Is Almost Full And I Don’t Know Why!
  • Finding That Sweet Spot To Increase CTR With Google Adsense + AnalyticsFinding That Sweet Spot To Increase CTR With Google Adsense + Analytics
Posted in: Everything Tagged: File Structure, Moving Files, Windows

Some fun side project sites

Scrabble Dictionary – Fun site I made as a joke for a friend.

Seamlessdesk – Help Desk Software I developed

Fix UTF8 Online Converter

Stalk Me

Recent Posts

  • MacOS Mojave installer keeps saying the file is damaged or corrupted, HELP!
  • proftpd keeps crashing or just stops working and I don’t know why
  • How to “For Realz” remotely install profile manager profiles silently with no MDM using Apple Remote Desktop
  • Trade Skill Master – Determining Market Value Region vs. Min BuyOut
  • Upgrade any Macbook Flash Drive even when The Apple Store says You Cant

Copyright © 2023 I Hate Quick Questions.

Me WordPress Theme by themehall.com

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok