Vista - Copy as Path - File or Folder

**Brink** · **METHOD ONE:**

How to Copy the Full Path of a File or Folder in Vista

Information

This will show you how to copy the full path of a file or folder into the clipboard as text so you can paste it where you want.

Tip

If you would like to add or remove Copy as Path from the Context menu, then see: How to Add or Remove Copy as Path from the Vista Context Menu

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EXAMPLE: The Copy as Path of a file

Code:

 
"C:\Users\Moderator\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Shows Desktop.lnk"

METHOD ONE:
From the Context Menu

1. Navigate to the file or folder you want to copy the full path of.

2. Press and hold the Shift key, then right click on the file or folder.

3. Click on Copy as Path. (See screenshot below)
NOTE: This copies the full path of the file or folder into the clipboard as text.

4. Right click on where you want to copy the full path, then click Paste.
NOTE: See the example at the top for what you will see. This can be copied into whatever will accept text from the clipboard. For example, in documents.

METHOD TWO:
From a Windows Explorer Address Bar

NOTE

This method will only be good for the full path of a folder.

OPTION ONE:
1. Navigate to the folder you want to copy the full path of and open it.

2. Right click anywhere in the Windows Explorer address bar. (See screenshot below)

3. Click on Copy Address as Text.
NOTE: This copies the full path of the folder into the clipboard as a text.

4. Right click on where you want to copy the full path, then click Paste.
NOTE: See the example at the top for what you will see. This can be copied into whatever will accept text from the clipboard. For example, in documents.

OPTION TWO:
1. Navigate to the folder you want to copy the full path of and open it.

2. Click on the folder or a empty space in the Windows Explorer address bar. (See screenshot below)

3. Right click on the address bar and click on Copy. (See screenshot below)

4. Right click on where you want to copy the full path, then click on Paste.
NOTE: See the example at the top for what you will see. This can be copied into whatever will accept text from the clipboard. For example, in documents.

That's it,
Shawn

**neocyprinus** · 02-27-2008

I found that clicking the folder icon on the adress bar will also give you the path and select it as well.

**Brink** · 02-27-2008

Thank you neocyprinus, it has been added.

Shawn

02-27-2008
neocyprinus Vista Home Premium 32bit 3 posts	Re: Copy as Path - File or Folder I found that clicking the folder icon on the adress bar will also give you the path and select it as well.
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02-27-2008
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,919 posts	Re: Copy as Path - File or Folder Thank you neocyprinus, it has been added. Shawn
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