Use Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V to copy. Use Ctrl+X and Ctrl+V to move.
Step by Step
- Select the file or files.
- Press Ctrl+C to copy or Ctrl+X to move.
- Open the destination folder.
- Press Ctrl+V.
- Wait for the operation to finish before disconnecting external or network storage.
If That Doesn't Work
- Dragging between folders on the same drive usually moves files, while dragging between drives usually copies them.
- For important files, verify the destination before deleting the original.