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You’re not imagining it: File Explorer really does pause on “Calculating…” before it copies, and that pause is a deliberate design choice — not a frozen PC. The Explorer copy dialog performs a metadata-first pass (enumeration) so Windows can present a single, manageable progress experience and...

Hallo Gemeinde, ich habe in einer Bat-Datei folgenden Befehl: set x=e:\...\c\ robocopy c: %x% ^ /MIR /ZB /R:1 /SEC /W:1 /MT:8 /DST /LOG:"d:\log\c\%DATE:~6,4%-%DATE:~3,2%-%DATE:~0,2%-%time:~0,2%-%time:~3,2%-%time:~6,2%.log" /TEE /XJ /XF "C:\hiberfil.sys" "C:\pagefile.sys" "C:\swapfile.sys"...

Windows’ built‑in copy (File Explorer) is fine for moving a handful of screenshots or a few documents, but when the job turns into hundreds of gigabytes, thousands of files, or multi‑GB single files the familiar drag‑and‑drop becomes a liability: slow, flaky, and often opaque about what actually...

Hi. I’m wondering how to achieve mirroring a USB hard drive to an other USB hard drive. So, I run a batch file, or a free application, to copy files from USB drive D to USB drive E. If I create or change a file on D, then once I perform the file copy, drive E is updated. However, I also want...

Windows 11 now gives casual users and power users alike a practical, zero‑install option for compressing files — but the real improvement for large transfers lies in choosing the right archive format, pairing compression with tuned copy methods, and understanding where third‑party tools still...

Windows 11 now gives you more than a one‑click ZIP: when you need to move or share large files, the difference between a casual right‑click and a tuned, multi‑threaded workflow can be minutes — or hours — saved. This feature‑level guide explains the right way to zip large files on Windows 11...

Windows 11 now makes zipping files straightforward for anyone — from the casual user who needs a quick .zip for an email attachment to the power user moving terabytes — but the fastest, most reliable workflows combine the right format, the right tool, and a few system-level optimizations that...

Windows 11’s File Explorer has quietly become a real contender for everyday compression tasks, but if you move large files regularly you’ll save the most time by combining the built‑in tools with a few proven power‑user techniques and third‑party utilities. This article distills the step‑by‑step...

Robocopy is already on every modern Windows PC, and for large, repeatable, or automated file transfers it routinely outperforms File Explorer — not because of magic, but because it was built from the ground up for resilience, control, and throughput. Background / Overview Robocopy (Robust File...

Automate Local Backups with Robocopy & Task Scheduler Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 20-30 minutes Robocopy (Robust File Copy) is a powerful built-in Windows tool for reliable backups. Paired with Task Scheduler, you can set up unattended, regular local backups to a separate drive or...

When Windows stops copying files halfway, the momentary freeze can feel like a small disaster — progress sits at 47% (or 1%), the cancel button is unresponsive, and you worry that interrupting the PC will corrupt the transfer or your drive. This guide distills the practical fixes and technical...

Upgrading to a new PC or moving from Windows 10 to Windows 11 doesn’t have to be a digital cliff edge: there are multiple, practical ways to move your documents, photos, and settings safely and with minimal fuss. This feature pulls together step‑by‑step methods — from Microsoft’s built‑in...

I moved my Windows user folder to another SSD and the system felt like it shook off months of sluggishness almost overnight. Background The Windows user profile — the folder at C:\Users[YourName] — is the single place where Windows keeps your desktop, Documents, Downloads, Pictures, Music...

Robocopy is the built‑in "power tool" Windows 11 users should reach for when copying large folders, migrating drives, or building resilient backups — it resumes interrupted transfers, supports multi‑threaded copying, logs everything, and can be automated into scheduled tasks for repeatable...

Much of keeping a Windows PC feeling fast and reliable comes down to discipline—regular cleanups, timely scans, and dependable backups—and automating those chores with the built‑in Windows Task Scheduler is one of the most effective ways to remove the human factor from maintenance and make a...

Microsoft’s recent import of the familiar Linux sudo into Windows is more than a convenience — it’s a signal that the terminal experience on Windows is changing, and that choice and parity with Unix-like workflows are now first-class concerns for Microsoft. The xda-developers piece that sparked...

You can absolutely create a bootable USB for Windows 11 without using Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool — and for many users that’s the smarter, faster, and more flexible path. This feature walks through the practical alternatives, explains why you might want to skip the official tool, verifies...

Automating backups of important files to an external drive is a task every Windows 11 user should master to avoid the pain and disruption of data loss. With ransomware attacks, drive failures, or the all-too-common accidental deletion always lurking as threats, implementing a robust, automated...

Are you tired of lagging performance from your current hard drive? Or perhaps you're feeling cramped with the limited space of your old trusty HDD? If so, moving your Windows 11 operating system to an SSD or a larger drive might just be the ticket to reviving your PC’s performance. Fortunately...

If file transfers on your Windows 11 machine feel slower than molasses on a frosty January morning, don’t sweat it just yet! Sure, file transfer speeds have come a long way with modern technology, but even with the best of setups, transferring large files or numerous batches can feel like an...