Windows 10: Can't drag File Explorer to second screen

Discus and support Can't drag File Explorer to second screen in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I cannot drag File Explorer to my second screen. All other programs and files can move between the screens. Help! 70973 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by lmoore1237, Nov 27, 2016.

  1. LMOORE1237
    lmoore1237 Win User

    Can't drag File Explorer to second screen


    I cannot drag File Explorer to my second screen. All other programs and files can move between the screens. Help!

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    lmoore1237, Nov 27, 2016
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  2. DARIAN TAB
    Darian Tab Win User

    file explorer - cant drag to second window

    Hi,

    There are several factors that may trigger this issue including your settings or even recent changes to your computer. In order for us to efficiently assist you, we just have few questions
    for you:


    • Were there any changes made to your computer prior to the issue?

    • When you say you cannot drag file explorer on the "second Windows", are you referring to a second monitor?

    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    Regards.
     
    Darian Tab, Nov 27, 2016
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  3. SALPUAAR
    SalPuaar Win User
    file explorer - cant drag to second window

    can't drag file explorer on second windows - computer crashes... I have surface 4

    Moderator Edit: moved from the german Forum - Dumba_M3
     
    SalPuaar, Nov 27, 2016
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