Move files on windows7 ntfs dead slow?
Fresh3 days ago
Mar 15, 20261229 viewsConfidence Score0%
0%
Problem
Just installed Win7, and i noticed when i move a file/folder, it actually copies, then deletes. I noticed because if i want to move 40 GB, I must have 40 GB free space. On XP, if I am moving folders and files within the same partition, no matter size, are moved instantly. Only the number of files m…
Unverified for your environment
Select your OS to check compatibility.
1 Fix
Canonical Fix
Unverified Fix
New Fix – Awaiting Verification
Fix for: Move files on windows7 ntfs dead slow?
Low Risk
Moving a file inside the same file system should not actually involve copying and deleting but merely a change in the file system's records of the file. No matter what the file system actually is. Do you use a third party program to move the file? I…
Awaiting Verification
Be the first to verify this fix
Sign in to verify this fix