Vista - Copying Folder to External Hard Drive

08-23-2009

I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a folder
called DataFiles)
to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I drag
and drop the folder
from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt these
'Do want to merge,
do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic.
So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and
dropped. Whgich went much
better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no backup. I
decide to rename the
folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date of the
last copy. Well,
Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named
'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder
I'm copying is 'DataFiles.
Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid??
If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me the
same message.

James

08-23-2009

Since the Documents folder is a container for data files I'm curious as to
why you would want to move it to another named data folder.

Rather than a manual backup/copy process it might be simpler to use one of
the many backup/copy apps available, or even a batch file.

"JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
news:%23WrEYG%23IKHA.4316@xxxxxx

Quote:

>I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a folder
>called DataFiles)
> to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I drag
> and drop the folder
> from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt
> these 'Do want to merge,
> do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic.
> So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and
> dropped. Whgich went much
> better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no backup. I
> decide to rename the
> folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date of
> the last copy. Well,
> Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named
> 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder
> I'm copying is 'DataFiles.
> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid??
> If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me the
> same message.
>
> James

08-23-2009

I want to be able to access the data without having to depend on a
particular program.
I want raw data that I can simply drag and drop. I also back up other
folders and they
are now kept in the sm,ae place. And I don't mean to be rude but, please
answer
the question instead of questioning my tactics all the timer here!!!

James

"DL" <notvalid@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:eR7D4s$IKHA.4608@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Since the Documents folder is a container for data files I'm curious as to
> why you would want to move it to another named data folder.
>
> Rather than a manual backup/copy process it might be simpler to use one of
> the many backup/copy apps available, or even a batch file.
>
> "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
> news:%23WrEYG%23IKHA.4316@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a
>>folder called DataFiles)
>> to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I drag
>> and drop the folder
>> from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt
>> these 'Do want to merge,
>> do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic.
>> So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and
>> dropped. Whgich went much
>> better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no backup.
>> I decide to rename the
>> folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date of
>> the last copy. Well,
>> Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named
>> 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder
>> I'm copying is 'DataFiles.
>> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid??
>> If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me the
>> same message.
>>
>> James

>
>

08-23-2009

Anyway I found a solution.
Create the folder first then drag and drop.
No more messages
Duh.

"JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
news:ulGy1hAJKHA.5420@xxxxxx

Quote:

>I want to be able to access the data without having to depend on a
>particular program.
> I want raw data that I can simply drag and drop. I also back up other
> folders and they
> are now kept in the sm,ae place. And I don't mean to be rude but, please
> answer
> the question instead of questioning my tactics all the timer here!!!
>
> James
>
> "DL" <notvalid@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:eR7D4s$IKHA.4608@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> Since the Documents folder is a container for data files I'm curious as
>> to why you would want to move it to another named data folder.
>>
>> Rather than a manual backup/copy process it might be simpler to use one
>> of the many backup/copy apps available, or even a batch file.
>>
>> "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23WrEYG%23IKHA.4316@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>>I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a
>>>folder called DataFiles)
>>> to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I
>>> drag and drop the folder
>>> from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt
>>> these 'Do want to merge,
>>> do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic.
>>> So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and
>>> dropped. Whgich went much
>>> better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no backup.
>>> I decide to rename the
>>> folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date of
>>> the last copy. Well,
>>> Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named
>>> 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder
>>> I'm copying is 'DataFiles.
>>> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid??
>>> If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me
>>> the same message.
>>>
>>> James

>>
>>

>

**whs** · 08-23-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by JamesJ

I want to be able to access the data without having to depend on a
particular program.
I want raw data that I can simply drag and drop. I also back up other
folders and they
are now kept in the sm,ae place. And I don't mean to be rude but, please
answer
the question instead of questioning my tactics all the timer here!!!

James

"DL" <notvalid@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:eR7D4s$IKHA.4608@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Since the Documents folder is a container for data files I'm curious as to
> why you would want to move it to another named data folder.
>
> Rather than a manual backup/copy process it might be simpler to use one of
> the many backup/copy apps available, or even a batch file.
>
> "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
> news:%23WrEYG%23IKHA.4316@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a
>>folder called DataFiles)
>> to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I drag
>> and drop the folder
>> from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt
>> these 'Do want to merge,
>> do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic.
>> So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and
>> dropped. Whgich went much
>> better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no backup.
>> I decide to rename the
>> folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date of
>> the last copy. Well,
>> Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named
>> 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder
>> I'm copying is 'DataFiles.
>> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid??
>> If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me the
>> same message.
>>
>> James

>
>

I think your question was:" Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid?? ". I think I know the answer but I don't want to be rude.

08-23-2009

You dont need a particular program to access data files
I also trust E is not a partition of a single drive

Quote:

>>> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid??

"JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
news:ulGy1hAJKHA.5420@xxxxxx

Quote:

>I want to be able to access the data without having to depend on a
>particular program.
> I want raw data that I can simply drag and drop. I also back up other
> folders and they
> are now kept in the sm,ae place. And I don't mean to be rude but, please
> answer
> the question instead of questioning my tactics all the timer here!!!
>
> James
>
> "DL" <notvalid@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:eR7D4s$IKHA.4608@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> Since the Documents folder is a container for data files I'm curious as
>> to why you would want to move it to another named data folder.
>>
>> Rather than a manual backup/copy process it might be simpler to use one
>> of the many backup/copy apps available, or even a batch file.
>>
>> "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23WrEYG%23IKHA.4316@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>>I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a
>>>folder called DataFiles)
>>> to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I
>>> drag and drop the folder
>>> from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt
>>> these 'Do want to merge,
>>> do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic.
>>> So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and
>>> dropped. Whgich went much
>>> better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no backup.
>>> I decide to rename the
>>> folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date of
>>> the last copy. Well,
>>> Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named
>>> 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder
>>> I'm copying is 'DataFiles.
>>> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid??
>>> If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me
>>> the same message.
>>>
>>> James

>>
>>

>

08-23-2009

Don't want to insult Microsoft?

"whs" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
news:847ff71733a4b3542ef8a313db692eb5@xxxxxx-gateway.com...

Quote:

>
> JamesJ;1118858 Wrote:

Quote:

>> I want to be able to access the data without having to depend on a
>> particular program.
>> I want raw data that I can simply drag and drop. I also back up other
>> folders and they
>> are now kept in the sm,ae place. And I don't mean to be rude but,
>> please
>> answer
>> the question instead of questioning my tactics all the timer here!!!
>>
>> James
>>
>> "DL" <notvalid@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:eR7D4s$IKHA.4608@xxxxxx> > >

Quote:

>> > > Since the Documents folder is a container for data files I'm curious
>> > as to
>> > > why you would want to move it to another named data folder.
>> > >
>> > > Rather than a manual backup/copy process it might be simpler to use
>> > one of
>> > > the many backup/copy apps available, or even a batch file.
>> > >
>> > > "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:%23WrEYG%23IKHA.4316@xxxxxx> > > > >
>> > > >>I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to
>> > > >>a
>> > > >>folder called DataFiles)
>> > > >> to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when
>> > > >> I
>> > > drag
>> > > >> and drop the folder
>> > > >> from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with
>> > > alt
>> > > >> these 'Do want to merge,
>> > > >> do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic.
>> > > >> So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged
>> > > and
>> > > >> dropped. Whgich went much
>> > > >> better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no
>> > > backup.
>> > > >> I decide to rename the
>> > > >> folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the
>> > > date of
>> > > >> the last copy. Well,
>> > > >> Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder
>> > > >> named
>> > > >> 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder
>> > > >> I'm copying is 'DataFiles.
>> > > >> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid??
>> > > >> If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives
>> > > me the
>> > > >> same message.
>> > > >>
>> > > >> James> > > >
>> > >
>> > > > >

>
> I think your question was:" Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid??
> ". I think I know the answer but I don't want to be rude.
>
>
> --
> whs

08-23-2009

No, E is an external hard drive.
Just wondered why Vista gives me the impression that the folders have the
same
name when they clearly don't.

James

"DL" <notvalid@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:%23C6tEsCJKHA.4316@xxxxxx

Quote:

> You dont need a particular program to access data files
> I also trust E is not a partition of a single drive

Quote:

>>>> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid??

>
> "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
> news:ulGy1hAJKHA.5420@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>I want to be able to access the data without having to depend on a
>>particular program.
>> I want raw data that I can simply drag and drop. I also back up other
>> folders and they
>> are now kept in the sm,ae place. And I don't mean to be rude but, please
>> answer
>> the question instead of questioning my tactics all the timer here!!!
>>
>> James
>>
>> "DL" <notvalid@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:eR7D4s$IKHA.4608@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>> Since the Documents folder is a container for data files I'm curious as
>>> to why you would want to move it to another named data folder.
>>>
>>> Rather than a manual backup/copy process it might be simpler to use one
>>> of the many backup/copy apps available, or even a batch file.
>>>
>>> "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23WrEYG%23IKHA.4316@xxxxxx
>>>>I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a
>>>>folder called DataFiles)
>>>> to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I
>>>> drag and drop the folder
>>>> from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt
>>>> these 'Do want to merge,
>>>> do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic.
>>>> So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and
>>>> dropped. Whgich went much
>>>> better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no
>>>> backup. I decide to rename the
>>>> folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date
>>>> of the last copy. Well,
>>>> Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named
>>>> 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder
>>>> I'm copying is 'DataFiles.
>>>> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid??
>>>> If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me
>>>> the same message.
>>>>
>>>> James
>>>
>>>

>>

>
>

08-23-2009

Have you considered alternative such as Robocopy? Part of Vista, the
Robocopy command-line tool has options including "Mirror" which will
synchronize one folder to another easily and quickly.

"JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
news:#WrEYG#IKHA.4316@xxxxxx

Quote:

> I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a
> folder called DataFiles)
> to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I drag
> and drop the folder
> from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt
> these 'Do want to merge,
> do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic.
> So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and
> dropped. Whgich went much
> better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no backup. I
> decide to rename the
> folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date of
> the last copy. Well,
> Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named
> 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder
> I'm copying is 'DataFiles.
> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid??
> If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me the
> same message.
>
> James

08-23-2009

Part of Vista Basic?

James

"Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:085F6A7D-89D1-4897-A37D-8F9C3DE63FC6@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Have you considered alternative such as Robocopy? Part of Vista, the
> Robocopy command-line tool has options including "Mirror" which will
> synchronize one folder to another easily and quickly.
>
> "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
> news:#WrEYG#IKHA.4316@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a
>> folder called DataFiles)
>> to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I drag
>> and drop the folder
>> from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt
>> these 'Do want to merge,
>> do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic.
>> So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and
>> dropped. Whgich went much
>> better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no backup.
>> I decide to rename the
>> folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date of
>> the last copy. Well,
>> Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named
>> 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder
>> I'm copying is 'DataFiles.
>> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid??
>> If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me the
>> same message.
>>
>> James

>

08-23-2009	#1 (permalink)
JamesJ n/a posts	Copying Folder to External Hard Drive I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a folder called DataFiles) to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I drag and drop the folder from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt these 'Do want to merge, do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic. So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and dropped. Whgich went much better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no backup. I decide to rename the folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date of the last copy. Well, Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder I'm copying is 'DataFiles. Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid?? If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me the same message. James
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08-23-2009	#2 (permalink)
DL n/a posts	Re: Copying Folder to External Hard Drive Since the Documents folder is a container for data files I'm curious as to why you would want to move it to another named data folder. Rather than a manual backup/copy process it might be simpler to use one of the many backup/copy apps available, or even a batch file. "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message news:%23WrEYG%23IKHA.4316@xxxxxx Quote: >I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a folder >called DataFiles) > to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I drag > and drop the folder > from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt > these 'Do want to merge, > do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic. > So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and > dropped. Whgich went much > better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no backup. I > decide to rename the > folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date of > the last copy. Well, > Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named > 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder > I'm copying is 'DataFiles. > Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid?? > If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me the > same message. > > James
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08-23-2009	#3 (permalink)
JamesJ n/a posts	Re: Copying Folder to External Hard Drive I want to be able to access the data without having to depend on a particular program. I want raw data that I can simply drag and drop. I also back up other folders and they are now kept in the sm,ae place. And I don't mean to be rude but, please answer the question instead of questioning my tactics all the timer here!!! James "DL" <notvalid@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:eR7D4s$IKHA.4608@xxxxxx Quote: > Since the Documents folder is a container for data files I'm curious as to > why you would want to move it to another named data folder. > > Rather than a manual backup/copy process it might be simpler to use one of > the many backup/copy apps available, or even a batch file. > > "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message > news:%23WrEYG%23IKHA.4316@xxxxxx Quote: >>I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a >>folder called DataFiles) >> to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I drag >> and drop the folder >> from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt >> these 'Do want to merge, >> do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic. >> So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and >> dropped. Whgich went much >> better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no backup. >> I decide to rename the >> folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date of >> the last copy. Well, >> Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named >> 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder >> I'm copying is 'DataFiles. >> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid?? >> If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me the >> same message. >> >> James > >
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08-23-2009	#4 (permalink)
JamesJ n/a posts	Re: Copying Folder to External Hard Drive Anyway I found a solution. Create the folder first then drag and drop. No more messages Duh. "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message news:ulGy1hAJKHA.5420@xxxxxx Quote: >I want to be able to access the data without having to depend on a >particular program. > I want raw data that I can simply drag and drop. I also back up other > folders and they > are now kept in the sm,ae place. And I don't mean to be rude but, please > answer > the question instead of questioning my tactics all the timer here!!! > > James > > "DL" <notvalid@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:eR7D4s$IKHA.4608@xxxxxx Quote: >> Since the Documents folder is a container for data files I'm curious as >> to why you would want to move it to another named data folder. >> >> Rather than a manual backup/copy process it might be simpler to use one >> of the many backup/copy apps available, or even a batch file. >> >> "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message >> news:%23WrEYG%23IKHA.4316@xxxxxx Quote: >>>I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a >>>folder called DataFiles) >>> to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I >>> drag and drop the folder >>> from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt >>> these 'Do want to merge, >>> do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic. >>> So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and >>> dropped. Whgich went much >>> better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no backup. >>> I decide to rename the >>> folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date of >>> the last copy. Well, >>> Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named >>> 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder >>> I'm copying is 'DataFiles. >>> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid?? >>> If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me >>> the same message. >>> >>> James >> >> >
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08-23-2009	#5 (permalink)
whs Vista home premium 32bit 971 posts	Quote: Originally Posted by JamesJ I want to be able to access the data without having to depend on a particular program. I want raw data that I can simply drag and drop. I also back up other folders and they are now kept in the sm,ae place. And I don't mean to be rude but, please answer the question instead of questioning my tactics all the timer here!!! James "DL" <notvalid@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:eR7D4s$IKHA.4608@xxxxxx Quote: > Since the Documents folder is a container for data files I'm curious as to > why you would want to move it to another named data folder. > > Rather than a manual backup/copy process it might be simpler to use one of > the many backup/copy apps available, or even a batch file. > > "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message > news:%23WrEYG%23IKHA.4316@xxxxxx Quote: >>I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a >>folder called DataFiles) >> to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I drag >> and drop the folder >> from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt >> these 'Do want to merge, >> do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic. >> So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and >> dropped. Whgich went much >> better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no backup. >> I decide to rename the >> folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date of >> the last copy. Well, >> Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named >> 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder >> I'm copying is 'DataFiles. >> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid?? >> If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me the >> same message. >> >> James > > I think your question was:" Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid?? ". I think I know the answer but I don't want to be rude.
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08-23-2009	#6 (permalink)
DL n/a posts	Re: Copying Folder to External Hard Drive You dont need a particular program to access data files I also trust E is not a partition of a single drive Quote: Quote: Quote: >>> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid?? "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message news:ulGy1hAJKHA.5420@xxxxxx Quote: >I want to be able to access the data without having to depend on a >particular program. > I want raw data that I can simply drag and drop. I also back up other > folders and they > are now kept in the sm,ae place. And I don't mean to be rude but, please > answer > the question instead of questioning my tactics all the timer here!!! > > James > > "DL" <notvalid@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:eR7D4s$IKHA.4608@xxxxxx Quote: >> Since the Documents folder is a container for data files I'm curious as >> to why you would want to move it to another named data folder. >> >> Rather than a manual backup/copy process it might be simpler to use one >> of the many backup/copy apps available, or even a batch file. >> >> "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message >> news:%23WrEYG%23IKHA.4316@xxxxxx Quote: >>>I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a >>>folder called DataFiles) >>> to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I >>> drag and drop the folder >>> from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt >>> these 'Do want to merge, >>> do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic. >>> So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and >>> dropped. Whgich went much >>> better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no backup. >>> I decide to rename the >>> folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date of >>> the last copy. Well, >>> Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named >>> 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder >>> I'm copying is 'DataFiles. >>> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid?? >>> If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me >>> the same message. >>> >>> James >> >> >
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08-23-2009	#7 (permalink)
JamesJ n/a posts	Re: Copying Folder to External Hard Drive Don't want to insult Microsoft? "whs" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:847ff71733a4b3542ef8a313db692eb5@xxxxxx-gateway.com... Quote: > > JamesJ;1118858 Wrote: Quote: >> I want to be able to access the data without having to depend on a >> particular program. >> I want raw data that I can simply drag and drop. I also back up other >> folders and they >> are now kept in the sm,ae place. And I don't mean to be rude but, >> please >> answer >> the question instead of questioning my tactics all the timer here!!! >> >> James >> >> "DL" <notvalid@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:eR7D4s$IKHA.4608@xxxxxx> > > Quote: >> > > Since the Documents folder is a container for data files I'm curious >> > as to >> > > why you would want to move it to another named data folder. >> > > >> > > Rather than a manual backup/copy process it might be simpler to use >> > one of >> > > the many backup/copy apps available, or even a batch file. >> > > >> > > "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message >> > > news:%23WrEYG%23IKHA.4316@xxxxxx> > > > > >> > > >>I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to >> > > >>a >> > > >>folder called DataFiles) >> > > >> to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when >> > > >> I >> > > drag >> > > >> and drop the folder >> > > >> from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with >> > > alt >> > > >> these 'Do want to merge, >> > > >> do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic. >> > > >> So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged >> > > and >> > > >> dropped. Whgich went much >> > > >> better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no >> > > backup. >> > > >> I decide to rename the >> > > >> folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the >> > > date of >> > > >> the last copy. Well, >> > > >> Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder >> > > >> named >> > > >> 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder >> > > >> I'm copying is 'DataFiles. >> > > >> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid?? >> > > >> If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives >> > > me the >> > > >> same message. >> > > >> >> > > >> James> > > > >> > > >> > > > > > > I think your question was:" Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid?? > ". I think I know the answer but I don't want to be rude. > > > -- > whs
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08-23-2009	#8 (permalink)
JamesJ n/a posts	Re: Copying Folder to External Hard Drive No, E is an external hard drive. Just wondered why Vista gives me the impression that the folders have the same name when they clearly don't. James "DL" <notvalid@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:%23C6tEsCJKHA.4316@xxxxxx Quote: > You dont need a particular program to access data files > I also trust E is not a partition of a single drive Quote: Quote: >>>> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid?? > > "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message > news:ulGy1hAJKHA.5420@xxxxxx Quote: >>I want to be able to access the data without having to depend on a >>particular program. >> I want raw data that I can simply drag and drop. I also back up other >> folders and they >> are now kept in the sm,ae place. And I don't mean to be rude but, please >> answer >> the question instead of questioning my tactics all the timer here!!! >> >> James >> >> "DL" <notvalid@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:eR7D4s$IKHA.4608@xxxxxx Quote: >>> Since the Documents folder is a container for data files I'm curious as >>> to why you would want to move it to another named data folder. >>> >>> Rather than a manual backup/copy process it might be simpler to use one >>> of the many backup/copy apps available, or even a batch file. >>> >>> "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message >>> news:%23WrEYG%23IKHA.4316@xxxxxx >>>>I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a >>>>folder called DataFiles) >>>> to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I >>>> drag and drop the folder >>>> from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt >>>> these 'Do want to merge, >>>> do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic. >>>> So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and >>>> dropped. Whgich went much >>>> better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no >>>> backup. I decide to rename the >>>> folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date >>>> of the last copy. Well, >>>> Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named >>>> 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder >>>> I'm copying is 'DataFiles. >>>> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid?? >>>> If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me >>>> the same message. >>>> >>>> James >>> >>> >> > >
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08-23-2009	#9 (permalink)
Richard G. Harper n/a posts	Re: Copying Folder to External Hard Drive Have you considered alternative such as Robocopy? Part of Vista, the Robocopy command-line tool has options including "Mirror" which will synchronize one folder to another easily and quickly. "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message news:#WrEYG#IKHA.4316@xxxxxx Quote: > I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a > folder called DataFiles) > to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I drag > and drop the folder > from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt > these 'Do want to merge, > do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic. > So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and > dropped. Whgich went much > better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no backup. I > decide to rename the > folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date of > the last copy. Well, > Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named > 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder > I'm copying is 'DataFiles. > Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid?? > If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me the > same message. > > James
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08-23-2009	#10 (permalink)
JamesJ n/a posts	Re: Copying Folder to External Hard Drive Part of Vista Basic? James "Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:085F6A7D-89D1-4897-A37D-8F9C3DE63FC6@xxxxxx Quote: > Have you considered alternative such as Robocopy? Part of Vista, the > Robocopy command-line tool has options including "Mirror" which will > synchronize one folder to another easily and quickly. > > "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message > news:#WrEYG#IKHA.4316@xxxxxx Quote: >> I frequently backup my Documents folder (which I have relocated to a >> folder called DataFiles) >> to my external hardrive. My problems stems from the fact that when I drag >> and drop the folder >> from c: to D:, if DataFiles already exists on E: I'm prompted with alt >> these 'Do want to merge, >> do you want ot replace and other messages by Vista Home Bassic. >> So, to eliminate this I deleted the folder on E: and then dragged and >> dropped. Whgich went much >> better. But, if somethging happens to the copy process I have no backup. >> I decide to rename the >> folder in E: from DataFiles top DataFiles_8-18-2009 which is the date of >> the last copy. Well, >> Vista still tels me 'The destinationalready contains a folder named >> 'DataFiles_8-18-2009'. The folder >> I'm copying is 'DataFiles. >> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid?? >> If fact no matter what I rename the folder on E: to it still gives me the >> same message. >> >> James >
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