Will moving documents from a folder to the parent library cause issues with version history?

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  •  02-10-2020
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Question

I'm having to move 1000s of documents from a folder into the parent library, I'm wondering if this would cause any issues with version history, ownership of the documents or the modified by/date, check in /out? I would be moving the documents via Windows Explorer (using SharePoint 2010).

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Solution 2

I have tested this and there doesn't seem to be any adverse affects to the metadata, version history, check out / in or modified date/by. Moving documents from a folder to a parent library causes no issues as far as I can see

OTHER TIPS

It should be fine as long as you cut & paste (move) instead of copy & paste (copy).

Unfortunately you are going lose all those metadata information that you are inquiring about :-(. Looks like you would need a 3rd party tool if keeping metadata info is important. Check following links for details. Hope this helps!

http://oh365eh.itgroove.net/2014/11/26/using-open-with-explorer-in-sharepoint/
http://www.smellslikesharepoint.com/2013/03/17/sharepoint-explorer-view-disaster/
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