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VISTA AND Cntl C and Cntl V

donny-gal
donny-gal Posts: 4,664 Forumite
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Just got a new Dell Laptop with Vista, and starting to copy over files from my ext HD to the laptop. Went into Computer opened two windows, and selected a file and did my usual Control C to copy and nothing!. The Copy and Paste function works via the mouse, but I prefer a keyboard, does anyone know of a quick fix, or is it me!:confused::confused:
Thanks
DG
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  • gremlin666_2
    gremlin666_2 Posts: 249 Forumite
    I run Vista and control and C and control and V works fine. What files are you trying to copy over?
    Don't listen to the bad things about Vista its the best :beer:

    Just because it's free don't mean it's good :rolleyes:

    Ditch Norton Now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wall:

    Just Because you read it some where don't mean it's right ;)
  • DrFluffy
    DrFluffy Posts: 2,549 Forumite
    I have Vista and no problems with Ctrl V or Ctrl C...

    Is it a dodgy Ctrl button? Do other Ctrl "other key" functions work?

    Edit: Check the C and V buttons work too - the laptop I bought before this one had keys that didn't work... It went back fairly sharpish!
    April Grocery Challenge £81/£120
  • PaulK_3
    PaulK_3 Posts: 1,146 Forumite
    Correct keyboard and language chosen in your regional settings?
  • donny-gal
    donny-gal Posts: 4,664 Forumite
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    Well the control v+c work in Word.

    I was trying to copy folders from my usb ext hd to the new pc. I have selected "Computer" from the start screen and opened two windows, one where from and the other where to, so I could selected and copy then move across and past. I have copied them but only by using the mouse options:mad: :mad:

    As a keyboard person, I find the mouse slower, especially laptop mice.

    Any other suggestions?

    Thanks
    DG
    Member #8 of the SKI-ers Club
    Why is it I have less time now I am retired then when I worked?
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