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Working with files and folders
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To copy a file or folder to another folder:
1 Locate the file or folder you want to copy. For more information, see
“Viewing drives” on page 49 and “Searching for files” on page 57.
2 Right-click (press the right mouse or touchpad button) the file or folder
that you want to copy. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop.
3 Click Copy on the pop-up menu.
4 Open the destination folder.
5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click.
6 Click Paste. A copy of the file or folder appears in the new location.
To move a file or folder to another folder:
1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. For more information, see
“Viewing drives” on page 49 and “Searching for files” on page 57.
2 Right-click (press the right mouse or touchpad button) the file or folder
that you want to move. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop.
3 Click Cut on the pop-up menu.
4 Open the destination folder.
5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click.
6 Click Paste. The file or folder you moved appears in its new location and
is removed from its old location.
Help and
Support
For more information about moving files and folders in
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword copying files and folders or moving
files and folders in the HelpSpot Search box
, then click the arrow.
