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cmd-drag file

I want to move a file from internal hdd to ext hdd. sometimes cmd-drag file will move the file. sometimes cmd-drag file only copies the file to the same target drive, which means I then have to delete the original file after copying and then empty trash which adds 2 more steps.

does anyone knows why sometimes cmd-drag move while other times it only copies? same source drive (internal hdd), same destination (ext hdd).

Mac mini, 12.6

Posted on Nov 11, 2022 8:30 AM

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dialabrain

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138,595 points

Nov 11, 2022 8:52 AM in response to applenewbie_2017

FWIW, the best way to move files and folders from the internal drive to an external drive…

Select the file/folder

Press command+c

Navigate the the location on the external drive and click where you want it

Press command+option+v

Nov 11, 2022 4:56 PM in response to dialabrain

thank you Dialabrain

dialabrain

Level 10

138,595 points

Nov 11, 2022 7:22 PM in response to applenewbie_2017

You're welcome.

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