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DD716TED's avatar
DD716TED
Explorer
Mar 26, 2023

Windows 11 Experts?

I have a new Dell desktop..loaded with Win 11 (ugh!) I have a external 1 TB multi partitioned hard drive connected using USB.. The new computer came with a 256 GB SSD (C:) installed.. (mistake on my part).. I then installed internally another 500 GB HD in the slot provided in the new computer, formatted it and all is well and designated this drive letter H: .. When using file explorer, drive H: appears as the other external drive, or internal SSD AND I can easily access this drive and add what I want to it with no problem..BUT.. when I have a file or something that I want to send to it, I click "Send to" and every available drive connected to the computer is an option EXCEPT Drive H (the installed 500 GB HDD).. I have scoured the inet for answers to this issue to no avail.. ANY IDEAS would be appreciated..Just when I had Windows 10 figured out, 11 came along with the new machine and I am at ground zero on many issues..Have a nice day.. Thanks
  • NamMedevac_70's avatar
    NamMedevac_70
    Explorer II
    Mar 26, 2023
    Try copy and paste. May work??? I have a Windows 11 Costco Lenovo Idea Pad laptop with 475 SSD drive and thousands of photos with thousands more documents plus 1K downloads, etc and have used only 140 GB plus I have two backup 500GB external drives (light weight) and never have found a need for different partitions on the disks.

    Someone will soon give you the correct advice and maybe then tell me how to speed up searches on my external HD drives that are not even close to been full. Good luck.
  • TenOC's avatar
    TenOC
    Nomad
    Mar 27, 2023
    Everything.exe is a VERY good program to search you HD. I have it on Win10. I think it works with Win 11.

    I only use "send to" for blueTooth. I use move or copy for all other HD
  • joebedford's avatar
    joebedford
    Nomad II
    Mar 27, 2023
    We're getting a new Dell laptop as soon as we get home in 3 weeks.

    W11, 500GB SSD.

    Is "send to" a new feature of W11? I've always used copy / paste for other W dot X OS'es.
  • bob_nestor's avatar
    bob_nestor
    Explorer III
    Mar 27, 2023
    Dumb question, but are you sure the file you're trying to "send" to drive H: isn't already on drive H:?
  • DD716TED's avatar
    DD716TED
    Explorer
    Mar 27, 2023
    bob_nestor wrote:
    Dumb question, but are you sure the file you're trying to "send" to drive H: isn't already on drive H:?


    Thought of that..it is not
  • DD716TED's avatar
    DD716TED
    Explorer
    Mar 27, 2023
    joebedford wrote:
    We're getting a new Dell laptop as soon as we get home in 3 weeks.

    W11, 500GB SSD.

    Is "send to" a new feature of W11? I've always used copy / paste for other W dot X OS'es.


    Not new feature..use it on Win 10 all thr time.. I can copy / past to "H" but drive "H" is the only one not available when using Send To option..
  • ralphnjoann's avatar
    ralphnjoann
    Explorer
    Mar 27, 2023
    The Copy/Paste procedure is a bit tedious when compared to the Copy to Folder/ Move to Folder alternative. These choices don't appear on the context menu, but can be easily added with a registry modification. For information on how to do this, go to the following link:

    Copy /Move

    The "Copy To" option copies the information to the new location and leaves the original intact, while "Move To" deletes it from the original location.
  • DD716TED's avatar
    DD716TED
    Explorer
    Mar 27, 2023
    ralphnjoann wrote:
    The Copy/Paste procedure is a bit tedious when compared to the Copy to Folder/ Move to Folder alternative. These choices don't appear on the context menu, but can be easily added with a registry modification. For information on how to do this, go to the following link:

    Copy /Move

    The "Copy To" option copies the information to the new location and leaves the original intact, while "Move To" deletes it from the original location.


    Thanks for the information..that would work if the new HDD (H:) would appear as a place to move it to..but the drive (H:) does not appear as an option..all other USB drives do appear but not installed (H:).. H: does appear when looking at Explorer though.. Thanks again as progress is progress...

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