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  • #1

    Changing drag behavior in WinXP

    I've done this before, but I've forgotten how. I can't find the option in TweakUI, if it's there.

    If I left-click and drag files, the default action is to move them. How do I change it so that it copies the files?
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    I don't know if this is possible (might be) but I know that when you are drag/dropping files on the same logical drive, windows defaults to move, however if you drag/drop to a different logical drive, its default is copy.

    Again, I'm not sure you can change that behaviour with TweakUI.
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    • #3
      You can't change that behavior.

      For same-drive, it defaults to "move" unless it's a special folder or some such (there are lots of exceptions).

      For different-drive, it's always "copy".

      You can override and force copy by holding CTRL, or force move by holding SHIFT.

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      • #4
        I have seen it before but can't recall where I saw it either.
        I think I may have used an alternative tweak util, I think it is may be a explorer registry tweak.

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        • #5
          Neowin.net forums is the place to check...

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          • #6
            IIRC you could fiddle with it in earlier revs of windows. I wouldn't mess with it now... and don't think you can anymore.

            - Gurm
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            If only life were as easy as you
            I'm the least you could do, oh yeah
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            I would still get screwed

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            • #7
              Yeah, I think the default is the go.

              Don't forget ctrl-alt for creating shortcuts

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