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
    2022-02-26T01:01:30+00:00

    This does not work. Here is a screenshot proving that:

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-04-28T18:53:18+00:00

    The advice is legitimate. It worked for me, but I agree that it makes no sense to have to use a workaround every time you want to use a frequently used process.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-04-29T15:50:14+00:00

    Why would anyone EVER change copy paste move? This was the single most error in OS design I've seen yet.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-07-07T18:09:03+00:00

    This works but I would hardly call this a convenient work around, harder than the required second click Microsoft has inconviently pushed upon its users.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-07-07T18:20:54+00:00

    Give XYplorer a try. It is by far the best file manager for Windows bar none!

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