Fixed: Copy/Cut/Paste Not Functioning in Windows 10/8/7

"Copy and Paste isn't working, help!"

Case 1: Copy and Paste Not Working
"Hey there, do you happen to know how to copy or move files to another drive or location as a backup when Copy & Paste fails? I was attempting to copy some desired files to an external hard drive for backup purposes, but I couldn't paste them onto the target drive. I attempted using Ctrl+C/Ctrl+V and also tried right-clicking the selected files to use Copy and Paste, but neither method worked. The files didn't get copied to the new drive. Do you have any idea how to resolve this issue?"

Case 2: Copy, Cut, and Paste not responding

"I upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 10, and now I'm encountering an issue where I can't copy, cut, or paste any files or folders on my computer. Do you have any idea how to fix this problem and restore the functionality of copying, cutting, and pasting? If you're aware of any solutions or remedies, please share them with me."

If you're encountering the aforementioned error with Copy, Cut, and Paste functions in Windows 10, 8, or 7 computers, don't worry; simply continue reading to find solutions right here.

Unable to back up files using copy and paste on PC? Fix it now!

Typically, the copy and paste feature in the Windows system is designed to assist users in creating a copy or backup of an original file in a new location or storage device. So, what can you do to copy or create backup files when the Copy & Paste function is not working on your PC?

Professional backup and recovery software can assist in resolving this issue. This software enables you to create backup images of essential files and data on your Windows PC with ease, and these backup files occupy less space than the original files. You can download it for free and install it to effortlessly back up files or create images for crucial data and files on Windows PCs:

Step 1. To start a backup, click the Select backup contents option.

Step 2. There are four data backup categories: File, Disk, OS, and Mail. Click File.

Step 3. On the left, both local and network files will be displayed. You can expand the directory to select the backup files.

Step 4. Follow the on-screen prompts and select a location to save the backup.

Click Options to encrypt the backup with a password in Backup Options, then click Backup Scheme to set the backup schedule and initiate the backup at a specific event. You can also select additional options to customize the backup process according to your needs.

Step 5. The backup can be stored on a local disk, the tool's online service, or a NAS.

Step 6. Todo Backup allows users to back up data to both a third-party cloud drive and its own cloud drive.

If you want to back up data to a cloud drive provided by a third party, select Local Drive, scroll down to add Cloud Device, and then add and log in to your account.

You can also opt for the Todo Backup cloud drive. Sign up for a Todo Account, then click on Todo Cloud and log in.

Step 7. Click Backup Now to initiate the backup process. Once completed, the backup job will appear as a card on the left side of the panel. Right-click the backup job to manage it further.

3. Click Proceed to back up the files you want.

Quick Fix 1: Resolve the copy and paste not working issue by uninstalling Adobe Reader

Occasionally, a freshly installed Adobe Reader might interfere with other applications or programs, preventing them from functioning correctly. If you're unable to use the Copy and Paste feature to copy or move files on your PC, you can attempt to uninstall Adobe Reader on your Windows computer to see if this resolves the issue.

1. Right-click on "Start" > Choose "Programs and Features". 2. Locate "Adobe Reader," right-click it, and select "Uninstall." 3. Remove Adobe Reader, then restart your PC.

After restarting your PC, check if the Copy & Paste function is working. If it doesn't, proceed with Quick Fix 2 to resolve the issue immediately.

Quick Fix 2: Run System File Checker (SFC) and uninstall/reinstall keyboard drivers to resolve the Copy & Paste not working issue.

1. Press Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box, then type: cmd, and press Enter to launch Command Prompt. 2. Type: sfc /scannow and press Enter. 3. Allow the SFC command to scan and fix any corrupted files on your computer. Afterward, check if the copy and paste function is working. 4. If the SFC command does not work, type: dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth and press Enter. 5. Once that's done, restart your PC and attempt to copy, cut, and paste files or data to a different location to see if the issue has been resolved.

If that still doesn't work, try entering Device Manager, uninstalling, and then reinstalling the keyboard driver to check if copying and pasting functions properly.

1. Right-click on "This PC/My Computer" and select "Manage". 2. In the Management window, choose "Device Manager", expand the "Keyboards" category, right-click on the keyboard you wish to repair, and select "Uninstall". 3. Click the Windows Start button and then click "Restart". 4. Upon restarting, Windows will automatically detect your keyboard and reinstall the keyboard drivers.

If these two quick solutions don't resolve your issue, you can try the following three solutions to restore the copy, cut, and paste functionality in Windows 10/8/7.

Method 1: Repair Damaged Internet Explorer Causing Copy/Cut/Paste to Not Work

1. Click "Start" > "Settings" > "Control Panel". 2. Double click "Add/Remove Programs" > "Microsoft Internet Explorer" > "Change/Remove". 3. Click "Repair Internet Explorer" in the Internet Explorer and Internet Tools dialog > Click "OK".

If the Copy and Paste feature still doesn't function, attempt to restore the previous Windows configuration:

1. Click "Start" > "Settings" > "Control Panel". 2. Double click "Add/Remove Programs" > "Microsoft Internet Explorer". 3. Click "Restore the previous Windows configuration" and select "OK". 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

Then you can check and try to copy, cut, and paste the files to a new location.

Method 2: Resolve Copy/Cut/Paste Not Working Error using Registry Editor

1. Navigate to the following path: C:\Windows\System\ and click on IEMIGRAT.DLL > From the File menu, select "Rename." 2. Rename the file to lemigrat.dlx and close Windows Explorer. 3. Click 'Start' > 'Run' > type: regedit and press OK. 4. In Registry Editor, click on 'My Computer' > From the Registry menu, click 'Export Registry File.' 5. Choose a secure location to save the exported file. 6. In the 'File name' field, type a name for the new file and click 'Save.' 7. In Registry Editor, navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\Migration > In the right pane, locate and click the 100 key. 8. From the Edit menu, click 'Delete' > From the File menu, click 'Close' and then exit all programs. 9. Restart your PC, insert the Windows Millennium Edition installation CD-ROM, and follow the installation instructions to finish the process.

After this, Windows Explorer and Copy/Cut/Paste functions, as well as other apps, should all work properly.