Windows 10

How to copy files in Windows

In this guide I will show you different ways to copy files between folders (or drives). I will also cover using removable drives e.g. flash drives or memory cards.

This guide assumes that you have a basic understanding of using a Windows 10 computer. The instructions will be similar for other systems.

You will need to know the following terms:

  • Mouse
  • Keyboard
  • Menu
  • Ribbon (toolbar)
  • File Explorer
  • Window

You also need to know the following actions:

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Install Babun

The Babun project is now discontinued.

Babun is a Microsoft Windows shell bashed on Cygwin. Cygwin is a Unix-like environment and command-line interface for Windows. The Babun installer installs an configures Cygwin with some sensible defaults making the installation much easier and more reliable.

Before installing Babun you need to have a basic knowledge the Windows command prompt and Unix-like command line.

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Docksal on Windows 10 Home

From the 2020 Version of Windows 10 (with WSL2) Docker can now easily be installed and Docksal is not my recommended way of working.

If you want to install Docker on Windows 10 Home you will need to use a virtual machine. You have 2 options for controlling the Docker Virtual machine. Your options are Docker Toolbox or Docksal.

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