Moving files and folders in Windows is a pretty simple process. There are a few different ways to do this, depending on your needs and preferences.
Method 1: Using Windows File Explorer
This is the primary way of moving items in Windows. To do this, first open the File Explorer window. This can be done by pressing the Windows key and then typing “file explorer” into the search bar, or by clicking the folder icon in the taskbar.
Once File Explorer is open, navigate to the file or folder you want to move. You will need to use the left pane to navigate to the drive, folder, and subfolders, if necessary.
Once the file or folder is found, you can simply drag it from the right pane into the new location. Make sure to hold down the mouse button as you drag it so that it doesn’t accidentally drop. You can also select the item to highlight it and then press CTRL+X to cut it and then paste it in the new location. If you don’t want to cut the item, you can press CTRL+C to copy it, then go to the new location and press CTRL+V to paste it there.
Method 2: Using Shortcuts
If you regularly use the same files or folders, you can create shortcuts to these locations which will make it easier to access them in the future. To do this, right-click the item in File Explorer, then click the “Create shortcut” option. This will create a shortcut of the item on your desktop. Then, you can simply drag and drop the shortcut into the location where you want the item to be.
Method 3: Using the Command Line
If you’re more comfortable using the command line, you can also use the “Move” command to move files and folders. To do this, open the command prompt window by typing “cmd” into the search box and pressing Enter. Then, type the “Move” command, followed by the path to the file or folder you want to move, and then the path to the new location. For example:
move C:\Users\Username\Documents\example.txt C:\Users\Username\Documents\NewFolder
This would move the “example.txt” file from its current location to the “NewFolder” folder.
Conclusion
Moving files and folders in Windows is fairly straightforward. You can do this through the File Explorer window, by creating shortcuts, or by using the command line. Whichever method you choose, make sure you have a good system in place to keep track of where all your files are stored.