Copy a file in Windows 95
Do one of the following to copy a file in Windows 95:
1) Copy a file using Windows Explorer:
a) Open 'Windows Explorer':
1] Choose the Windows 'Start' button to display the 'Start' menu.
2] Select 'Programs'.
3] Select 'Windows Explorer'. (Windows Explorer opens.)
b) Click on the file to be copied in the right Explorer window.
c) Return to the left Explorer window, and locate the folder or drive to receive the file. DO NOT CLICK ON THIS FOLDER. (The original file remains on display in the right window.)
d) Do one of the following:
1] To right-drag the file:
a] Right-drag the file to the left window. (A popup menu appears when the mouse button is released.)
b] Select 'Copy Here'.
2] To drag-and-drop the file, drag the file to the desired destination window.
NOTE: Use 'drag-and-drop' only if copying the file to a different disk or drive. By default, drag-and-drop will MOVE a file located on the same disk but COPY a file located on a DIFFERENT disk or drive.
2) Copy a file while on the desktop:
a) Open the window containing the file to be copied, or locate the file on the desktop.
b) Right-drag the file onto the appropriate desktop folder. (A popup menu appears when the mouse button is released.)
c) Select 'Copy Here'.
3) Copy a file using the keyboard:
a) Press CTRL.
b) Click on the file to be copied.
c) Drag to the desired destination.
4) Copy a file to a floppy diskette:
a) Insert a diskette in the floppy drive.
b) Open 'My Computer' or 'Windows Explorer'.
c) Select the file to be copied.
d) Do one of the following:
1] Use the File menu:
a] Select the 'File' menu and select 'Send to'. (A submenu appears.)
b] Select '3-1/2 Floppy A' or other drive listed for the floppy drive.
2] Use the file's popup menu:
a] Right-click on the file. (A popup menu appears.)
b] Select 'Send to' from the popup menu. (A submenu appears.)
c] Select '3-1/2 Floppy A' or other drive listed for the floppy drive.
3] Copy and paste:
a] Select the 'Edit' menu and select 'Copy'.
b] Select the folder to which to copy the file.
c] Select the 'Edit' menu and select 'Paste'.