Copy-Item is 27% slower than File Explorer
hiAndrewQuinn Saturday, December 06, 2025
Summary
The article compares the performance of copying files using the Windows clipboard ('Copy' command) versus drag-and-drop in File Explorer, finding that the clipboard method is 27% slower on average. It explores the potential reasons behind this performance difference and discusses the implications for users and developers.
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