Why does the window changes automatically to root?

[Radium]

In TC, if I open a folder in favorites (*) in one window, the other window changes automatically to root directory for example c:\, it drives me crazy especially when I want to copy things between 2 folders.

Not sure whether it is a feature or bug, I googled but no much information. Is there any way to disable this?

[karlchen]

Hello, Radium.

Click on the asterisk (*) and select Configure.
In the dialogue box, go through all entries and check whether they specify target paths as well.
If an entry specifies a target path, please, verify that this is really desired.
I bet that at minimum one of the existing entries specifies an an unwanted target folder C:\. Remove it.
When creating new entries pay attention not to save the target folder unless you really want to. Else untick the option to [_] Also save target folder.

Kind regards,
Karl
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Dialog box: Change directory menu

The directory menu is invoked with CTRL+D, or a double click on the current path header.
To move menu items to a different line, put the cursor bar on the desired entry, hold down the SHIFT key and move it using up and down arrow keys. You can also drag items using the mouse.

Field Meaning

Directory menu: Shows the existing entries of the directory menu. If you select an entry, the command line and parameters belonging to it are shown.

Add item... Creates a new entry in the directory menu. Asks for a menu title first. A & sign causes the letter behind it to be underlined. Enter a single dash '-' to create a separator line.

Add submenu... Creates a new submenu. Asks for a menu title first. Submenus are shown with a dash in front of the name. The end of the submenu is shown with two dashes.

Delete Item Deletes the selected menu entry. Choose CANCEL to cancel all changes.

Change Title... Changes the title of the menu entry.

Command: This box contains the command to change the source directory. It looks like this:
cd Drive:\Directory
New (v5.51): You can also choose one of Total Commander's internal commands from the dropdown combobox, e.g. cm_OpenDesktop to switch to the Desktop.

Target path: Then the path given in this edit box is set in the target window. This allows to set both paths (source and target) at the same time. You can either specify only the path, or the command
cd Drive:\TargetDirectory

OK Saves the changes made to the file wincmd.ini.

Cancel Closes the dialog box without saving.

Help Opens Windows Help with this page.

[Radium]

Fast reply and effective solution.

Thanks Karl!

Hello, Radium.

Click on the asterisk (*) and select Configure.
In the dialogue box, go through all entries and check whether they specify target paths as well.
If an entry specifies a target path, please, verify that this is really desired.
I bet that at minimum one of the existing entries specifies an an unwanted target folder C:\. Remove it.
When creating new entries pay attention not to save the target folder unless you really want to. Else untick the option to [_] Also save target folder.

Kind regards,
Karl
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Dialog box: Change directory menu

The directory menu is invoked with CTRL+D, or a double click on the current path header.
To move menu items to a different line, put the cursor bar on the desired entry, hold down the SHIFT key and move it using up and down arrow keys. You can also drag items using the mouse.

Field Meaning

Directory menu: Shows the existing entries of the directory menu. If you select an entry, the command line and parameters belonging to it are shown.

Add item... Creates a new entry in the directory menu. Asks for a menu title first. A & sign causes the letter behind it to be underlined. Enter a single dash '-' to create a separator line.

Add submenu... Creates a new submenu. Asks for a menu title first. Submenus are shown with a dash in front of the name. The end of the submenu is shown with two dashes.

Delete Item Deletes the selected menu entry. Choose CANCEL to cancel all changes.

Change Title... Changes the title of the menu entry.

Command: This box contains the command to change the source directory. It looks like this:
cd Drive:\Directory
New (v5.51): You can also choose one of Total Commander's internal commands from the dropdown combobox, e.g. cm_OpenDesktop to switch to the Desktop.

Target path: Then the path given in this edit box is set in the target window. This allows to set both paths (source and target) at the same time. You can either specify only the path, or the command
cd Drive:\TargetDirectory

OK Saves the changes made to the file wincmd.ini.

Cancel Closes the dialog box without saving.

Help Opens Windows Help with this page.