How to Use Pen Drive & Difference Between Paste and Paste Shortcut

Meta Title: How to Use Pen Drive & Paste vs Paste Shortcut – Anil Computers Udaipur
Meta Description: Learn how to use a Pen Drive for transferring files, scanning for viruses, ejecting safely, and understand the difference between Paste & Paste Shortcut. A complete computer basics guide by Anil Computers, Udaipur.
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 Introduction

A Pen Drive is one of the most common storage devices used for transferring data between computers. Along with this, understanding the difference between Paste and Paste Shortcut is very important in file management.

At Anil Computers, Udaipur, we train students in these basic computer operations to build strong computer knowledge.

 What is a Pen Drive?

A Pen Drive is a small portable USB storage device. It helps you store, copy, and transfer files or folders from one computer to another easily.

 How to Use a Pen Drive

1. Open Pen Drive

• Click Start → My Computer

• Double-click on the Pen Drive icon to open it.

2. Save Files/Folders from Pen Drive to Computer

1. Right-click on the file/folder in the Pen Drive → Copy

2. Go to the desired location on your computer → Right-click → Paste

3. Copy Files/Folders from Computer to Pen Drive

1. Right-click on the file/folder → Select Send to

2. Choose your Pen Drive’s name

4. Safely Remove (Eject) the Pen Drive

• Right-click on the Pen Drive’s name → Eject

• This prevents data loss or corruption.

5. Scan Pen Drive for Virus

• Right-click on the Pen Drive → Choose Scan with Antivirus (Quick Heal Total Security or any installed antivirus)

6. Format the Pen Drive (Erase Data)

• Right-click on the Pen Drive → Format

• This deletes all files from the Pen Drive.

 Paste vs Paste Shortcut

When moving or duplicating files, you will see two options: Paste and Paste Shortcut. Let’s understand the difference.

✅ Paste

• Copies the original file into the new location.

• Now the file exists in two places (both original and copied location).

✅ Paste Shortcut

• Creates a mirror link (shortcut) of the file.

• File remains in the original location, and the shortcut just points to it.

 Conclusion

In this blog, you learned:
✔️ What is a Pen Drive
✔️ How to open, copy, transfer, scan, and safely eject a Pen Drive
✔️ The difference between Paste and Paste Shortcut

These are fundamental computer skills that every beginner should know. At Anil Computers, Udaipur, we make sure students understand these basics clearly so that they can handle computer operations confidently.

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