Allows fine tuning of the copy+delete operations.

Copy method (for experts only!)
This section allows to change the copy method:

Use default method only
The default method is relatively slow, but also reliable. A larger block size may speed up the copying. When copying within the same drive, a larger buffer size should be chosen than when copying between two drives, so the read/write head doesn't have to jump between source and target all the time.

Also use big file copy mode
The copy method for large files is meant to copy very large files like films or CD-ROM images. It bypasses the Windows disk cache. This works very well with harddisks, but can slow down copying to special drives a lot (e.g. to USB sticks). Recommended are at least 10240 k within the same disk, and 32 k between two disks. Warning: Some disk drivers written by drive manufacturers may have bugs which prevent them from working in this mode!

The following drive letters are on the same physical harddisk (example: CDE,FGH ):
If your harddisk is separated into multiple partitions, e.g. drive C, D and E, copying between these partitions is the same as within drive C. Therefore Total Commander needs to use the same copying strategy as when copying within drive C. With this option, you can tell Total Commander which drive letters are on the same physical disk (separated by Commas).
Example: If you have two disks, one with letters C, D and E and one with F, G and H, you need to specify CDE,FGH in this box.

Use compatibility mode for the following drives:
The compatibility mode is useful for special drives, which cause problems with the default or big file mode, e.g. USB memory sticks. Simply enter the desired drive letters here, and/or \ for the network neighborhood, or * for all. This mode isn't available under Windows 9x/ME. It uses the Windows function CopyFileEx.

Use copy+paste via Explorer (only in case of copy problems)
This copy method should only be used in case of problems. It copies files via the clipboard, which means that they are copied via the Explorer. Certain virus scanners may slow down the normal file operations in such a bad way that only this copy method can help, because these scanners contain special handling for Explorer only.
Warning: With this function you can neither copy file comments, nor can you use the extended overwrite and rename options available in Total Commander.

General Copy+Delete options

Copy date/time of directories
Allows to copy the 'last modified' timestamp of a directory. Warning: On Windows 2000/XP the time stamp of a directory may change when files are changed in that directory!

Use Explorer delete method
Deletes files via the Explorer. This is faster, but cannot handle file comments.

F8/DEL deletes to recycle bin (SHIFT=directly)
If this option is activated, Total Commander will delete to recycle bin when you press F8/DEL or drop a file on the F8 button. By using shift+F8 you can still delete files directly. Disabling this option will delete directly. Caution: Currently there is no undelete program included in Windows other than the recycle bin!
Note: This option isn't available if Use Explorer delete method is checked.