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explorer moves files, but doesn't remove source folders
  1. #1


    seth Guest

    explorer moves files, but doesn't remove source folders


    Has anyone noticed that when moving a folder structure in explorer, it will
    move all the files and keep the structure intact, but not deleted the
    original folders?



    If I move, say 20 folders in a tree from one system to another, I see the
    exact folder structure on the second machine and all the files. However on
    the first machine, it deletes the files, but leaves the empty folders for me
    to delete manually.

    Never had this problem in XP.


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  2. #2


    aaron Guest

    RE: explorer moves files, but doesn't remove source folders

    I notice this all the time. It's a bit annoying to say the least, because it
    always leaves me (to some degree) questioning if the operation performed
    properly. Typically I can delete the folders manually...I'd like to see it
    resolved though.

    "seth" wrote:

    >
    > Has anyone noticed that when moving a folder structure in explorer, it will
    > move all the files and keep the structure intact, but not deleted the
    > original folders?
    >
    > If I move, say 20 folders in a tree from one system to another, I see the
    > exact folder structure on the second machine and all the files. However on
    > the first machine, it deletes the files, but leaves the empty folders for me
    > to delete manually.
    >
    > Never had this problem in XP.
    >
    >

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