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Discussions about copy functionality on WindowsForum.com focus on file name copying from optical drives in Windows 7, where users report that the method of double-clicking a file name to copy only the name (not the file) no longer works as it did in Windows XP. This reflects broader user frustration with changes in file management features across Windows versions.
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    Windows 7 Why can't I get the 'file name' on a CD/DVD file to open for copying?

    In Win XP one could place the cursor over a file name on a optical drive file name and by slowly clicking twice that file would light up and you could copy the file name only (not copy the file itself). In Win7 for the life of me I cannot get that feature to work inside Win 7 explorer. Is is...
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    • copy functionality cursor disk utility dvd explorer feature removal file management user experience windows 7 windows xp
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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