Question

Using java how can I move a file from one directory to another? Should I just use streamReader to copy the bytes over to the destination directory then delete the original file?

Answer 1

Try the File.renameTo operation. Despite its name, it may also be used to move files around. However, be warned, that, as the documentation states, that its behaviour will depend on the platform you are running on.

Example:

File oldFile = ...;
File newDirectory = ...;
String newName = ...;
File newFile = new File(newDirectory, newName);

oldName.renameTo(newFile);