How to Use Windows File Explorer, Part 2 of 5: Cut, Copy, Paste, Move and Delete Files

[@PatriciaRBerka]

I want to commend you on the excellence of your instructions. One thing is particularly notable--that is the clear enunciation of the messages. Thank you for your lessons. I have worked AT computers for X years, but my knowledge was like Swiss Cheese--some really solid, good knowledge, but with areas missing. You are helping fill in those gaps. Thank you.

[@NerdSidekick]

Thank you Patricia! I will endeavor to continue providing clear and useful content!

[@nancywood9722]

I loved your interview with your Mom. I’m not quite her age. But definitely not used to or comfortable with technology. I’m enjoying your tutorials

[@Shadow-lx9rh]

Thank you very much i was very much disappointed with the way my file explorer was but ur tutorial was a boon . Thank you very much from the core of my heart. Please continue this . 👍

[@unclerat2131]

I like the presentation. Basic and to the point without a lot of trivial information. Thank you.

[@joannacaldas2140]

Simply wonderful and easy to follow along to. Thank you so much Fred!

[@mcbarge]

I've been pulling my hair out for years.....I even yell at the dog.....because I DON'T UNDERSTAND THIS STUFF!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I'm beginning to understand one step at a time how simple this can be.

[@jessicastewart7015]

This is the best info on this subject, and it was not easy to get you to come up, with other sites being offered instead. I hope I don't lose you because I'll need to repeat and practice and take notes. But I need this information very much. Thank you so much.

[@rmmccarthy1240]

Outstanding; thank you an excellent tutorial series.

[@tammybyrge2443]

First i want to say YOU ARE AWESOME!!!! I've been so intimidated & overwhelmed w/ file explorer and finding things . I seem to just keep making many many many duplicates and duplicate folders on accident. You have a talent for explaining things to easily understand. I HOPE YOU DO MORE VIDEOS !!!!! i.e. word, excel, OneNote, etc. also OneDrive ,google drive , settings ,customization, my teen daughters know less than i do about all these things and they have classes at school for it but its not explained in an understandable way to them just a more confusing way. I have to ask you , Q.1) Why copy and paste a file from one folder to another and creating duplicate files in multiple folders and locations? What is this purpose or reason someone would need to do this? Q.2) Can you only use what u copy & paste to the clipboard in file explorer only ? or can you copy a file and paste it in another program or app ,i.e. Gmail? Thank You!! i am so thankful to have watched your videos & hope there is more technology and computer stuff u can help me & everyone else like me that gets overwhelmed and frustrated w/ it.

[@juliantn]

I have two partial answers: 1) I use copy (as opposed to cut) when I am copying files/folders from one device to another and don't want to get rid of the originals. I do this with pictures from a camera if I want to have copies on my computer that I can modify or delete freely while keeping a backup on the camera or if I really do plan on using the files in both places, such as a document on my tablet and also on my computer, or a music file on my phone and a copy on my computer. 2) I'm not positive but in my experience what you copy in file explorer stays in file explorer. Increasingly however you can "drag and drop" files from file explore into other programs/apps so they aren't entirely different worlds.

[@jackwilliams-ig4vb]

Good VT, S HELP ME LOTS. MANY THANK , S

[@cherylmead2192]

Helpful for this grammy.....Godsend!

[@dan6070]

Excellent tutorials! Is it possible to disable the music which disturbs my concentration?

[@sonny533]

I appreciate your detailed approach. I going step by step and have noticed I need to copy and paste with a right click. Question: is the tutorial meant for Windows 10?

[@starkravenmad3206]

Excellent video! The info I need but can never find! Thanks.

[@muhammadasif4916]

thank you so much for your knowledgeable video bless you

[@krisjohansen3823]

I really am enjoying your videos, but I am unable to open the ribbon at the top. I don't have a home button or the Chevron in the upper right hand corner. I am using Windows 11 is that my issue?

[@sonny533]

Whenever I click on a file. for a cut/or copy, the file opens automatically before it is pasted?

[@SemvanDriel]

thank you so much for al these awsome tips nerd sidekick.

[@Lokii2169]

hi ive beem having the hardest time of removing the option of -copy of ...... everytime i paste it says -copy next to the file and doesnt give me the option to replace it any help

[@kimberlyrichardson2839]

I am a beginner @ 60 I need all the help I can get. It would be really beneficial if learned how to put you off to the right side and add a document on the left so I can practice along with you. i start online school on Jan 25 so Im freaking out

[@steveloudon7491]

I'm using windows 11 and cannot figure out how to get the ribbon to appear. Can you help? Thanks

[@BeverlyRoyal-v2h]

How do yu copy and past from email to make a new folder?

[@zulfikarkassim9371]

Terrific tutorials. Thanks

[@abdullahihassan3322]

Thank you sir🙏🏾

[@rutnakkache455]

I do not see in my laptop the navigation pane, only the pane with the documents

[@spl1949]

go to the top of file explorer and click on "view." View tells windows how you want this page to look. After clicking "view" on the left you'll see choices such as navigation pane etc.

[@1414141x]

Totally confused about what you were doing from 3.00 - 3.45. You were showing how to copy and paste files but then I could not work out what your intentions where as you were clickin left right and centre without really separating your actions by explanation. Watched it 4 times but still not really understanding it.

[@romerozarragossa]

This is typical for Americans: Control C and Control Z is pronounced the same way. Now you know why you don't know. In most countries in the world there is a clear difference between the two reflected in pronunciation. Get of you imperial system also, it has been long out dated and is at best a guessing game. Metric system was first and makes sense all the way.

[@Ghostchild4]

Too fast