*For Windows XP Only

When copying large folders to a different location in XP, you may sometimes come across a box asking you whether you want to replace files with the same titles as those in the new folder with the new files. For this there are 3 options, the first being ‘Yes.’ The ‘Yes’ option will simply replace one file with a newer one, meaning only one file is lost or updated. The second option is ‘Yes To All’ which rather than one file, this option will replace all the files titled the same as those in the folder you are copying.

There is also a ‘No’ option, this will simply change the file name of the new folder slightly to make sure it has a different location.  All of these are helpful, but one that really should be there is ‘No To All.’ A lot of the time, you want to keep your files  and the constant clicking of the ‘No’ option will soon drive you mad, especially when copying large folders across to new locations.

If you’re the same as me and think a ‘No To All’ option is a great idea, get a load of this. If you press and hold the Shift key and then click ‘No,’ this will then act as the ‘No To All’ option we’ve been waiting for. It really is that easy!