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Disabling Move-to files types confirmation messages
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Posted by shotgun (2 messages posted)

I am trying to move a large amount of files from one drive to another. Each folder transfer takes over an hour so I hit one and go out. When I come back, instead of having it finished, it's stuck on asking me if I'm sure I want to move the read-only / hidden file (thumbs.db). Yes I'm sure I do. How may I prevent these confirmation messages to appear in ALL sessions (not just 'yes-to-all' per-session)?

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re: Disabling Move-to files types confirmation messages
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Posted by Steve (23810 messages posted)

I use a small application called ptfb. You need to train it, but once that is done it works good to click the OK button, or whatever you trained it to Click.

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re: Disabling Move-to files types confirmation messages
Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 12:25 am
Posted by C K (6910 messages posted)

Third Party file manager.  Windows doesn't have the settings and options that other 
utilities do.  I've used Total Commander with pretty good luck.  Handles large numbers 
of files much easier than the basic ability of Windows and won't ask you if you want 
to copy a file if you don't want it to..  Many other features to. They all have a 
bit of a learning curve to set them up but it isn't bad once you learn your way around 
in them..

Total Commander is try before you buy if I remember right, with no limitations.  
At least there didn't use to be for a limited trial period...

http://www.ghisler.com/

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re: Disabling Move-to files types confirmation messages
Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 1:41 am
Posted by Andrew (2 messages posted)

I have a tiny suggestion for you... Instead of using Window's built in copy/move 
thingy, use TeraCopy instead. Here are the benefits.
1) It's faster
2) You can specify beforehand whether to overwrite all, rename all blah blah blah. 
In other words, its a lot more advanced than Window's primitive built in utility.
3) It doesn't give you shit like "hey do you want to move this read-only file?" Well 
duh...
4) It's free
5) And no it's not bundled with any nasty things like adware and stuff. I swear. 
:)

Here's the link:
http://www.codesector.com/download.php

If you still have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask me. I'm making 
a PC Software Tips/Tricks so I know plenty of cool apps like the one I just told 
you! If you're interested, just send me an email and I'll let you know when it's 
up and running online!

Andrew

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re: Great solutions!
Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 2:35 am
Posted by shotgun (2 messages posted)

Your software are great! Terra and Direct Folders, great stuff! What's odd is that the drive I'm copying to... is named Terra... ooooooh :P ...expect PM...

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