SharePoint Meta Data doesnt transfer with a "COPY"

I'm in the middle of redoing some file organization and came to the realization that the "COPY" function does not keep associated meta data and content types. You must use "CUT" if you want this data to transfer with the files.

The issue is that when doing this with Windows Explorer is it might or might not work with CUT - most folders error out with a file name being too long.

The solution is to use the "Manage content and structure" feature - well that doesnt work for me.

I haven't tested with RoboCopy, but will soon and hope to use the CUT command as I have several thousand files and folder to move and delete.