Moving local files to the J: or S: Drive

Question

How do I move files to J: or S: drive?

 

Environment

  • Windows
  • macOS

 

Information

Storing files in a network location is critical to ensuring files remain accessible to you and your colleagues.

 

Answer

Windows

Desktop Files & Shortcuts

  1. Open File Explorer and locate your Desktop folder (or click the Desktop icon on the left panel).
  2. Select the files and shortcuts you want to move.
  3. Right-click and choose Cut or press CTRL + X.
  4. Navigate to your network drive (e.g., J: or S:).
  5. Right-click and choose Paste or press CTRL + V to move your files to the desired location.

Downloads, Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos

  1. Open File Explorer and locate the respective folder (Downloads, Documents, Music, Pictures, or Videos).
  2. Select the files you wish to move.
  3. Right-click and choose Cut or press CTRL + X.
  4. Navigate to your network drive (e.g., J: or S:).
  5. Right-click and choose Paste or press CTRL + V to move your files to the desired location.

 

MacOS

Desktop Files & Shortcuts

  1. Open the Finder application.
  2. Expand the Go menu. This menu is in the upper left-hand corner.
  3. Select Home. This will open a new Finder window.
  4. Double-click the Desktop folder.
  5. Select the files you wish to move.
  6. Click a selected file while holding the CTRL key and choose Cut or press CMD + X.
  7. Navigate to your network drive (e.g., J: or S:).
  8. Click while holding the CTRL key and choose Paste or press CMD + V to move your files to the desired location.

Downloads, Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos

  1. Open the Finder application.
  2. Expand the Go menu. This menu is in the upper left-hand corner.
  3. Select Home. This will open a new Finder window.
  4. Double-click the desired folder.
  5. Select the files you wish to move.
  6. Click a selected file while holding the CTRL key and choose Cut or press CMD + X.
  7. Navigate to your network drive (e.g., J: or S:).
  8. Click while holding the CTRL key and choose Paste or press CMD + V to move your files to the desired location.
  9. Repeat as necessary for each folder.
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