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!

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-12-01T11:51:00+00:00

    People have been leaving feedback for years regarding a tabbed interface in File Explorer, as well as other features. Obviously, Microsoft does not listen to their customers!

    One of the good things about Windows is flexibility and 3rd party app support(unlike Apple which limits everything citing security). Files v2 adds support for the Tabbed interface, plus is more reliable than the current version of File explorer.

    Download Files from the Store here.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-12-01T13:29:57+00:00

    I'm surprised Microsoft had the foresight to leave these buttons intact. They certainly screwed up the rest of File Explorer.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-12-01T19:40:30+00:00

    I tried File V2 and found it has next to no support for searching files. You can search for non-indexed files, but there is no way to save a search. It does not even save the search query in the search list box! This is a deal breaker for me.

    So I'm back to using the Windows 10 version of File Explorer.

    Thanks for causing so much turmoil for so many people Microsoft!

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-12-17T14:13:52+00:00

    Thanks so much, I've got end of year burn out and you just kept me from getting crazier. That solution worked perfectly.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-12-17T14:44:14+00:00

    You're most welcome. I'm glad it could help.

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