Funky Finder

[Tech198]

Anyone know why when copying and/or moving files to external drive another window opens sometimes, while other times it just switches view as normal ? (not just drag and let go, but hold down button)

It's soo annoying

I wouldn't mind it it stuck to one thing, but constantly has a mind of its own at certain times.

For example, sometimes when copying/moving a large amount of zip files to an external volume (listed in the sidebar), a new window sometimes pops up, and even when browsing into another folder another new pops up...

Why does this happen ?

Apple tells me its due to file type, but that's not true.

 

[poiihy]

I don't quite understand what you are saying is happening. Are you saying that sometimes when you drag an item over a folder, it opens a new window?

 

[Tech198]

No.... I'm saying when u drag over to an external volume it open a new window. It only works when dragging to external storage. (i think anyway)

However, this only happens sometimes, not others....

 

[poiihy]

If you drag an item over any folder/volume and hold it there for a second or two, it will open a window to show you the contents. It does this so if you want to place the item somewhere inside the target folder.

 

[Tech198]

Not on mine ..

Even when dragging to external drive it switches view, but in some case it does open new window.

 

[m4v3r1ck]

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[sharon22]

This is Mouse behavior.

Are you using a bonafide Apple mouse?

Go into System Preferences, click on "mouse" and then muck with the settings for a while. Move the sliders a little to the right, try it, move to the left, try it, etc., etc.

 

[Tech198]

I'm using standard MBP trackpad,, i don't have a mouse.