Vista - "Move to Folder" option no longer?

I've noticed that when clicking (highlighting) a file and attempting to move
it to another folder is not possible, unless I am missing something. IOWs,
when the file is selected (highlighted), I could choose on the window menu
bar (as in an XP window), file then "move to folder" (as well as having
other options).The only thing I can do is:

- Open another window to the directory I want and then drag the item there
or,
- Copy and paste it browsing to the directory I want.

Am I missing something, or is this no longer available, which I think is
needed?

"Billy" <noway@nothere.com> wrote in message
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> I've noticed that when clicking (highlighting) a file and attempting to
> move it to another folder is not possible, unless I am missing something.
> IOWs, when the file is selected (highlighted), I could choose on the
> window menu bar (as in an XP window), file then "move to folder" (as well
> as having other options).The only thing I can do is:
>
> - Open another window to the directory I want and then drag the item there
> or,
> - Copy and paste it browsing to the directory I want.
>
> Am I missing something, or is this no longer available, which I think is
> needed?

If the other folder is visible in the folders list you drag it to the folder
there.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, OE/WM
Please reply in newsgroup.

"Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, OE/WM" <franksaunders@mvps.org> wrote in message
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> "Billy" <noway@nothere.com> wrote in message
> news:6F961C02-353C-496E-9C53-474C794ADB27@microsoft.com...
>> I've noticed that when clicking (highlighting) a file and attempting to
>> move it to another folder is not possible, unless I am missing something.
>> IOWs, when the file is selected (highlighted), I could choose on the
>> window menu bar (as in an XP window), file then "move to folder" (as well
>> as having other options).The only thing I can do is:
>>
>> - Open another window to the directory I want and then drag the item
>> there or,
>> - Copy and paste it browsing to the directory I want.
>>
>> Am I missing something, or is this no longer available, which I think is
>> needed?
>
> If the other folder is visible in the folders list you drag it to the
> folder there.
>
> --
> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, OE/WM
> Please reply in newsgroup.
>

Yes, if I am in the same window, and "that particular" folder is there (if
that folder is the option I want), then that is possible. I am talking
another total directory, whether it is on the same drive, or on another
physical drive (of which I have two). For example, when I have a file in My
Documents, and I want to save it to my F: Drive (which is a separate
physical drive where I keep my extra files in case of whatever), I cannot do
the move to that folder. I can only do what I mentioned in my OP.

Frank, is it possible in vista to use the Power Toy Send to?
I know it's from Win95 but I was able to use it in XP as noted here
http://www.quepublishing.com/article...&seqNum=5&rl=1 .
Granted it's not supported but I really thought that was THE most useful
right click ever.
Any thoughts?
TIA,
katy


"Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, OE/WM" <franksaunders@(mvps.org> wrote in message
news:O$%23y0a6lGHA.492@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> "Billy" <noway@nothere.com> wrote in message
> news:6F961C02-353C-496E-9C53-474C794ADB27@microsoft.com...
>> I've noticed that when clicking (highlighting) a file and attempting to
>> move it to another folder is not possible, unless I am missing something.
>> IOWs, when the file is selected (highlighted), I could choose on the
>> window menu bar (as in an XP window), file then "move to folder" (as well
>> as having other options).The only thing I can do is:
>>
>> - Open another window to the directory I want and then drag the item
>> there or,
>> - Copy and paste it browsing to the directory I want.
>>
>> Am I missing something, or is this no longer available, which I think is
>> needed?
>
> If the other folder is visible in the folders list you drag it to the
> folder there.
>
> --
> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, OE/WM
> Please reply in newsgroup.
>

Haven't tried it. If you try it please report back.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
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"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve
neither liberty or security"

"katy" <fairytale_4@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Frank, is it possible in vista to use the Power Toy Send to?
> I know it's from Win95 but I was able to use it in XP as noted here
> http://www.quepublishing.com/article...&seqNum=5&rl=1 .
> Granted it's not supported but I really thought that was THE most useful
> right click ever.
> Any thoughts?
> TIA,
> katy
>
>
> "Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, OE/WM" <franksaunders@(mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:O$%23y0a6lGHA.492@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> "Billy" <noway@nothere.com> wrote in message
>> news:6F961C02-353C-496E-9C53-474C794ADB27@microsoft.com...
>>> I've noticed that when clicking (highlighting) a file and attempting to
>>> move it to another folder is not possible, unless I am missing
>>> something. IOWs, when the file is selected (highlighted), I could choose
>>> on the window menu bar (as in an XP window), file then "move to folder"
>>> (as well as having other options).The only thing I can do is:
>>>
>>> - Open another window to the directory I want and then drag the item
>>> there or,
>>> - Copy and paste it browsing to the directory I want.
>>>
>>> Am I missing something, or is this no longer available, which I think is
>>> needed?
>>
>> If the other folder is visible in the folders list you drag it to the
>> folder there.

"Billy" <noway@nothere.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, OE/WM" <franksaunders@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:O$%23y0a6lGHA.492@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> "Billy" <noway@nothere.com> wrote in message
>> news:6F961C02-353C-496E-9C53-474C794ADB27@microsoft.com...
>>> I've noticed that when clicking (highlighting) a file and attempting to
>>> move it to another folder is not possible, unless I am missing
>>> something. IOWs, when the file is selected (highlighted), I could choose
>>> on the window menu bar (as in an XP window), file then "move to folder"
>>> (as well as having other options).The only thing I can do is:
>>>
>>> - Open another window to the directory I want and then drag the item
>>> there or,
>>> - Copy and paste it browsing to the directory I want.
>>>
>>> Am I missing something, or is this no longer available, which I think is
>>> needed?
>>
>> If the other folder is visible in the folders list you drag it to the
>> folder there.
>
> Yes, if I am in the same window, and "that particular" folder is there (if
> that folder is the option I want), then that is possible. I am talking
> another total directory, whether it is on the same drive, or on another
> physical drive (of which I have two). For example, when I have a file in
> My Documents, and I want to save it to my F: Drive (which is a separate
> physical drive where I keep my extra files in case of whatever), I cannot
> do the move to that folder. I can only do what I mentioned in my OP.

I don't have any trouble doing this. I just collapse and expand things in
the left pane until what I want is there. D this by just clicking the
triangle in front or the drive or folder, not on the name.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
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"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve
neither liberty or security"

Hello,

You can access Move to Folder like this:

- Select your file
- Press ALT to activate the hidden menu
- click Edit
- Click Move to Folder

- JB

Turn that menu on permanently by ticking "use classic menu's" in folder
options.
"Jimmy Brush" <JimmyBrush@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> You can access Move to Folder like this:
>
> - Select your file
> - Press ALT to activate the hidden menu
> - click Edit
> - Click Move to Folder
>
> - JB