To copy a folder in Windows, you will need to use the File Explorer program. The File Explorer program can be found in the Start menu or by pressing the Windows key + E. Once File Explorer is open, you will need to locate the folder you want to copy.
Once you have found the folder, you will need to right-click on it and select “Copy” from the drop-down menu. Alternatively, you can also press Ctrl + C to copy the folder. You will then need to decide where you want to copy the folder.
In order to copy the folder to another location, you will need to navigate to the desired destination folder in File Explorer. To do this, you can click on “This PC” and then navigate through the folders to the desired destination. Once you have found the desired destination, you need to right-click and select “Paste” from the drop-down menu. Additionally, you can also press Ctrl + V to paste the folder.
Alternatively, you can also use drag-and-drop method to copy the folder. To do this, you need to click on the folder you want to copy and drag it to the desired destination. You can release the mouse when you get to the desired location. The folder will be copied to the new location.
If you are copying a large file or a large folder, the copy process may take some time. To check the progress of the copy process, you can select the folder that is being copied and select “View” from the top ribbon of File Explorer. From the drop-down menu, select “Details Pane”. This will open a pane that shows the progress of the copy process.
Once you have copied the folder to the desired location, you can make changes to the folder such as rename it, delete it, or move files to it. Note that making changes to the original folder will not affect the copy.
In conclusion, copying a folder in Windows is relatively easy with the help of the File Explorer program. Simply locate the folder you want to copy, right-click on it and select “Copy”, navigate to the desired destination, right-click and select “Paste”, or alternatively, use the drag-and-drop method. You can monitor the copy process by selecting “View” > “Details Pane”. Once the copy process is complete, you can make changes to the new folder without affecting the original folder.