Suppose you frequently copy or move files/folders from one location to another on a Windows 11/10 computer. In that case, this gearupwindows will help you to add “Copy To folder” and “Move To folder” options in the context menu. After enabling these options in the context menu, when you right-click on file/folder, you will find “Copy To folder” and “Move To folder” options in the classic context menu. It will help you to copy or move items to different locations quickly.
Although, you can move or copy files/folders on Windows 11/10 with simple drag and drop gestures. You can also use a shortcut key “Ctrl +C” to copy an item, then you can paste in a different location by pressing the “Ctrl + V” shortcut. To move an item from one place to another, use the shortcut keys “Ctrl + X” to cut and paste it on another location using the “Ctrl + V” keyboard shortcut.
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How to Add or Remove “Move To folder” to Context Menu on Windows 11/10?
To add the “Move To folder” option to the context menu, use the following steps:-
Step 1. Press
Step 2. In the Run box, type
Step 3. In the Registry Editor window, navigate or browse for the following key from the left sidebar:-
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers
Step 4. Then right-click on the
Step 5. On the opposite side of “Move to folder,” you will see a (Default) string. Double-click on it modify and then enter the following:-
{C2FBB631-2971-11D1-A18C-00C04FD75D13}
Step 6. Then click
You will see the “Move To folder” option in the Classic Context Menu when you complete the above steps.
If you want to remove the “Move To folder” option from the context menu, navigate to the following key in the registry editor:-
Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Move to folder
Then right click on “Move to folder” and select
How to Add or Remove “Copy To folder” to Context Menu on Windows 11/10?
To add the “Move To folder” option to the context menu, use the following steps:-
Step 1. Press
Step 2. In the Run box, type
Step 3. In the Registry Editor window, navigate or browse for the following key from the left sidebar:-
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers
Step 4. Then right-click on the
Step 5. On the opposite side of “Copy to folder,” you will see a (Default) string. Double-click on it modify and then enter the following value:-
{C2FBB630-2971-11D1-A18C-00C04FD75D13}
Step 6. Click
Once you complete the above steps, “Copy To folder” will appear in the classic context menu.
In the future, if you no more require the “Copy To folder” option in the classic context menu, navigate to the following key in the registry editor:-
Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Copy to folder
Then right-click on the “Copy to folder” key and select the
How to Use “Move To folder” and “Copy To folder” Options?
To use the “Move To folder” and “Copy To folder” options, use these steps:-
Step 1. Right-click on file(s)/folder(s) and select
Step 2. In the classic context menu, select the desired option “Copy To folder” or “Move To folder.”
Step 3. Select the destination location and click the
That’s it.
You can apply the steps mentioned above for Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems also if you want to add “Copy To folder” and “Move To folder” options in the context menu.
can not drag file to folder nor can i find move to folder when i right click. WHY IN HELL CAN”T THIS WORK LIKE WINDOWS 10??????
Awesome, this worked!! I used to use all the time with Windows 10, then upgraded and it was gone!!
I followed the instructions to add “move to folder” in the context menu for Windows 11. After rebooting, the move to folder does does show up in the context menu. Copy remains but not move. I doubled checked the registry key to ensure no typos. What might I have done wrong?
Dear Glenn,
I rechecked and looks everything in order.