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Copying Folder to External Hard Drive
  1. #1


    JamesJ Guest

    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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  2. #2


    DL Guest

    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

    >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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  3. #3


    JamesJ Guest

    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

    > 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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  4. #4


    JamesJ Guest

    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

    >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

    >> 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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    Quote Originally Posted by JamesJ View Post
    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
    > 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.

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  6. #6


    DL Guest

    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

    >>> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid??
    "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
    news:ulGy1hAJKHA.5420@xxxxxx

    >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

    >> 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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  7. #7


    JamesJ Guest

    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...

    >
    > JamesJ;1118858 Wrote:

    >> 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> > >

    >> > > 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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  8. #8


    JamesJ Guest

    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

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

    >>>> Is Vista that stupid or am I that stupid??
    >
    > "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
    > news:ulGy1hAJKHA.5420@xxxxxx

    >>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

    >>> 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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  9. #9


    Richard G. Harper Guest

    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

    > 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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  10. #10


    JamesJ Guest

    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

    > 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

    >> 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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