Copying files from one directory to another in Windows is a quick and straightforward process. The steps described in this guide will work on any version of Windows from Windows 2000 to Windows 10.
First, open up the Windows File Explorer. You can do this by pressing “Windows + E” or clicking the folder icon in the taskbar.
Once you have opened the File Explorer window, you need to locate the file or folder that you want to copy. This can be done by browsing through the folders on the left-hand side and clicking into the directory that you want.
Once you have located the item that you want to copy, click on it to select it. Alternatively, you can press the “Ctrl” key and click on multiple files or folders to copy them all at once.
Now that the item(s) are selected, you need to locate the destination folder where you want to copy the item(s) to. You can do this by navigating on the left-hand side of the File Explorer window to the directory where you want to move the item(s).
Once you have navigated to the correct location, you can copy the item(s) by pressing the “Ctrl + C” keys on your keyboard. Alternatively, you can right-click on the item(s), select “Copy”, and then navigate to the destination folder.
When you are in the destination folder, you can paste the item(s) by pressing the “Ctrl + V” keys, or by right-clicking in the folder and selecting “Paste”. The item(s) will now be copied to the destination folder.
You can also copy items to a different directory using the “drag and drop” method. To do this, press and hold the left mouse button, drag the item(s) to the desired destination folder, and release the mouse button.
If the item(s) you are copying are large, you may be prompted to select the “Copy and Replace” or “Don’t Copy” options when attempting to paste them into the destination folder. Selecting “Copy and Replace” will copy the item(s) and replace any existing items with the same name. Selecting “Don’t Copy” will not replace any existing items, and will instead leave them as they are.
It is also possible to move files to a different directory in Windows. To do this, simply select the item(s) that you want to move, press the “Ctrl + X” keys, and then navigate to the destination folder. When you are in the destination folder, press the “Ctrl + V” keys to move the item(s) to the new directory.
In conclusion, moving and copying files to different directories in Windows is easy and straightforward. You can use the “Ctrl + C/V” keys, “Right-click” menu, or “Drag and Drop” methods to copy or move files between directories. It is also possible to “Copy and Replace” or “Don’t Copy” when copying large files.