How To Copy/Move a File in Windows 7

Copy & Paste a File

1. Open the location that contains the file you want to copy (e.g. Documents, Desktop, etc.).
2. Right-click the file, and then click Copy.
3. Open the location where you want to store the copy (Documents, Desktop, Network Location, etc.).
4. Right-click an empty space within the location, and then click Paste. The copy of the original file is now stored in the new location.

Cut & Paste a File

1. Open the location that contains the file you want to copy (e.g. Documents, Desktop, etc.).
2. Right-click the file, and then click Cut.
3. Open the location where you want to store the copy (Documents, Desktop, Network Location, etc.).
4. Right-click an empty space within the location, and then click Paste. The original file is now stored in the new location.