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Discussions tagged with 'transfer progress' on WindowsForum.com focus on issues where file copy or move operations stop unexpectedly. Users report that closing the source or destination folder window during a transfer can cause the progress window to disappear without warning, as if cancelled. This behavior affects moving large directories (e.g., 5-15 GB) and may be linked to Windows Explorer or system settings. The tag covers troubleshooting such interruptions, including potential causes like Thunderbird or other software interference. Members seek solutions to prevent incomplete transfers and ensure reliable file management in Windows.
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Windows 7 Moving / copying just suddenly stops
I'm experiencing a critical bug or quirk in moving/copying files. It happens for example like this: I just want to move a directory, say 5-15GB, including a couple of movies or something. I have the source folder open and the destination folder open. So those two windows sit there and I start...- jimhoyle
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- cancel transfer copy data transfer error handling file explorer file management file operations file system file transfer internal drive moving files system performance thunderbird transfer progress troubleshooting user interface windows 10 windows 11 windows bugs windows quirks
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support