Moving folders\copying and so on..

[poora]

Hi all,

i am having problems moving copying and all the other folder options. Its all perfect on the desktop but the laptop with XP is causing that problem. I can't move a file or copy then anywhere on the computer they just stay at the same position and aren't draggable..

please help...

 

[rollout369]

Right-click on the desktop, click Arrange Icons, and uncheck Auto Arrange.

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[linney]

If you have IE6 there are Security settings for each Zone which may be interfering with this procedure. Check out Tools/ Internet Options/ Advanced/ Security/ Custom Level/ Drag and Drop Or Copy and Paste Files.

Specifies how you want to handle potentially risky actions, files, programs, or downloads. Select one of the following:
To be prompted for approval before proceeding, click Prompt
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To skip prompting and automatically refuse the action or download, click Disable.
To automatically proceed without prompting, click Enable.
Note: Some options do not provide a Prompt setting. Also, these options do not apply to FTP folders.

 

[bcastner]

To add to linney's note, under the properties sheet for the start button:

right click a blank area of the Task Bar, Properties, Start Menu, Customize, Advanced, and click to enable drag and drop.

This effects a lot of your dragging and dropping abilities on the desktop and in Explorer.

Best.