Copy and Paste Feature Not Working in Windows 8

Anonymous
2012-12-22T08:58:46+00:00

Hi,

This is probably the wrong forum to post this question in. But I am running a Windows 8 Pro 64bit machine, and I am experiencing problems with the Copy, Cut and Paste feature in windows explorer, where I try to copy a directory or file from one location to another but it does not work. I do have permission rights. Is this a bug in the operating system?

Peter

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-02-15T16:07:47+00:00

    I have Windows 8 and also had a problem where CONTROL C and CONTROL V did not always work. 

    In Outlook 2007 and 2010 it never worked correctly. If I CONTROL C .. then went and created a new email .. and tried to CONTROL V .. it never worked.  I always had to create the new email FIRST, then go back and CONTROL C the text.. then I could CONTROL V into the email (not the most logical order !)

    sfc /scannow

    >> Seems to have resolved the problem.   If not, I will post back here again.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-12-24T01:38:40+00:00

    Hi Peter,

    Glad to know that a clean install helped to fix the issues. If you have any other question on Windows then post it in this forum and we will be happy to help you.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-12-23T08:21:59+00:00

    Hi Vinod,

    Thanks for your help, but I did a clean install after discovering that I could not use my mouse, keyboard or wifi upon rebooting. Now I have the OS in EN-GB (my native language), and everything runs much more smoothly.

    Peter

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-12-23T03:06:28+00:00

    Hi Peter,

    Thank you for choosing to post your question in the Microsoft forums.

    You are unable to copy/paste files in Windows 8, I understand the inconvenience.

    Method 1:

    This issue may occur if the System files are corrupted I would suggest that you run the SFC scan. Follow the steps.

    a.       Press the ‘Windows + X’ key on the keyboard.

    Select Command Prompt (Admin)

    b.      In the Command prompt window, type**"sfc /scannow"**

    Method 2:

    Refresh Windows 8 and check. Follow the steps.

    a.       Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.

    b.      (If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.)

    c.       Under PC settings, tap or click General.

    d.      Under Refresh your PC without affecting your files, tap or click Get started.

    e.      Follow the instructions on the screen.

    Note:

    The apps that came with your PC or you installed from Windows Store will be reinstalled, but any apps you installed from other websites and DVDs will be removed. You'll find a list of the removed apps on your desktop after refreshing your PC.

    If the issue persists then let us know and we will provide more methods.

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