What happened to the "Copy To" option in Windows 11 File Explorer?

Anonymous
2021-11-26T02:05:01+00:00

I can't believe that Microsoft removed the "Copy To" and "Move To" options in Windows 11 File Explorer! I used these options often! Unless I'm missing something, Microsoft just heavy handedly removed these options!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-03-23T01:02:31+00:00

    Do yourself a favor and get XYplorer. It's the best file manager out there.

    @zBernie, thanks.

    I'm looking at it. How long have you used XYxplorer? I see it's been around since 1999.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-02-03T15:36:38+00:00

    Thanks

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-02-03T13:29:16+00:00

    If you want MANY more features, try XYplorer. I've had a lifetime license for years. Added benefit, you don't have to contend with Microsoft's stupidity.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-02-03T13:25:43+00:00

    I found a small zip file on How To Geeks, that contained two reg files: Copy To and Move To. Checked them out, then installed them. They fixed the issue and the cost was just a few minutes of my time. BTW, they are both working perfectly.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-02-03T13:21:58+00:00

    Thanks for that. After posting, I found a small zip file with two reg files: copy to and move to. Ran the reg files, and it restored the functionality to the context menu! And it's free. Initially found it on How To Geek.

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