There are many ways to move a file on Windows depending on the version of Windows you are running. The most common way is to use Windows Explorer.
Windows 10
On Windows 10, open File Explorer by pressing the Windows key + E. You can also access File Explorer from the taskbar by clicking the folder icon.
Once in File Explorer, use the navigation pane to find the file you want to move and select it. Press the Ctrl and X keys on your keyboard or right-click the file and select “Cut” from the menu. Then, navigate to the new location you want the file to be moved to and press the Ctrl and V keys on your keyboard or right-click the destination folder and select “Paste” from the menu. The file will then be moved to the new folder.
Windows 8
In Windows 8, open the Charms bar by swiping in from the right side of the screen and selecting “Search”. Then type in “File Explorer” and select the result to open the program. You can also press the Windows key + E to open File Explorer.
From File Explorer, use the navigation pane to locate the file you want to move and select it. Press the Ctrl and X keys on your keyboard or right-click the file and select “Cut” from the menu. Then, navigate to the new location you want the file to be moved to and press the Ctrl and V keys on your keyboard or right-click the destination folder and select “Paste” from the menu. The file will then be moved to the new folder.
Windows 7
On Windows 7, open the Start menu and select “Computer” from the list. This will open Windows Explorer. You can also press the Windows key + E to open Windows Explorer.
From Windows Explorer, use the navigation pane to find the file you want to move and select it. Press the Ctrl and X keys on your keyboard or right-click the file and select “Cut” from the menu. Then, navigate to the new location you want the file to be moved to and press the Ctrl and V keys on your keyboard or right-click the destination folder and select “Paste” from the menu. The file will then be moved to the new folder.
Windows Vista
In Windows Vista, open the Start menu and select “Documents” from the list. This will open Windows Explorer.
From Windows Explorer, use the navigation pane to find the file you want to move and select it. Press the Ctrl and X keys on your keyboard or right-click the file and select “Cut” from the menu. Then, navigate to the new location you want the file to be moved to and press the Ctrl and V keys on your keyboard or right-click the destination folder and select “Paste” from the menu. The file will then be moved to the new folder.
Windows XP
In Windows XP, open the Start menu and select “My Computer” from the list. This will open Windows Explorer.
From Windows Explorer, use the navigation pane to find the file you want to move and select it. Press the Ctrl and X keys on your keyboard or right-click the file and select “Cut” from the menu. Then, navigate to the new location you want the file to be moved to and press the Ctrl and V keys on your keyboard or right-click the destination folder and select “Paste” from the menu. The file will then be moved to the new folder.
Conclusion
Moving a file on Windows is a very straightforward process regardless of the version of Windows you are running. The most common method is to use Windows Explorer and the Cut and Paste options available to move the file. This process is similar on all versions of Windows and should only take a few seconds.