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.
What happened to the "Copy To" option in Windows 11 File Explorer?
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Anonymous
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!
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Anonymous
2023-02-03T13:25:43+00:00 -
Anonymous
2023-02-03T13:28:56+00:00 Hello!
Please see my response to zBernie. You can get the two reg files info over at 'How To Geeks' and restore the functionality.
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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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Anonymous
2023-02-03T13:54:26+00:00 If you like, creating a shortcut using option two below is great for always opening File Explorer with ribbon in Windows 11.
https://www.elevenforum.com/t/restore-classic-file-explorer-with-ribbon-in-windows-11.620/
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Anonymous
2023-02-03T15:36:07+00:00 Not interested in restoring functionality. I've been using XYplorer and it has so many more features than File Explorer, it makes File Explorer look like a joke. For example, no more Microsoft idiocy of not including tabs in File Explorer. People have been asking for this feature for MANY YEARS! Try XYplorer it is an order of magnitude better than File Explorer.