Windows 10: Can't move shortcuts on desktop...

After I install an application and it creates a shortcut on the desktop, I can't move the shortcut to another position. When I try to move it, I get a small slashed circle. What's up with that?

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Can't move shortcut icons on my desktop to different locations on the desktop

not very helpful.

I still can't move desktop shortcut.

 

Clicking on Shortcut in Quick Access does not go to excepted location

The "Desktop" view that shows extra icons like Libraries/RecycleBin/Network... that's not a real folder (not an actual location on the hard drive), so it can't be pinned.

But perhaps try this: right-click your desktop, create a shortcut to "shell:desktop" (no quotes), and then move that shortcut to your desired resting place.

 

How are you trying to move it, please explain your problem.

 

I am just left click with my mouse and drag it to a new location like I always have done for many years.

 

I have seen this problem on this forum and if you were to search I'm sure you will find the solution.

In the mean time how about you just right click and copy and then paste into the required directory.

 

No, I just want to drag it. After I copy/paste it is still not movable.

 

Sorry I don't know how to fix your problem.

You can do this registry edit by copying the text underneath and copying into a notepad and then saving as a .reg file you will then be able to move to, once you save as a .reg file just double click it.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00


[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers]


[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{C2FBB631-2971-11D1-A18C-00C04FD75D13}]

 

Right click the desktop, select View uncheck Auto Arrange. This what you mean ?

 

Oh, also Align icons to grid, uncheck may help too.

 

No, those two options won't work. I do use Stardock Fences for years. I uninstalled it and now I can move shortcuts like I always have done. I think it's a Windows 10 thing, as With Windows 8.1 and 7 even with Fences, I could still move the shortcuts. I wonder if there is another option like fences that Windows 10 would like.

 

Well never mentioned you had this software, says it's compatible with Windows 10, but who knows till try.
Sure have updated to newest version ? Fences : Software from Stardock

 

I have not thought of a later version. The one I used was the FREE one. I don't think it is offered free anymore. I like FREE as FREE is good.

 

Well, doesn't everyone ! Live in free country ,with freedom.

 

I also updated to Windows 10 with Stardock Fences (2.10) already installed. I got the same problem as you did where it would show a black circle with a slash through it when you tried to move anything (in to fences, or just on the desktop). The auto-arrange and align options were also unchecked.

Unclear if this has anything to do with the program though, since I uninstalled it and I still cannot move icons on the desktop and I get the same signal.

Any advice would be appreciated. I'll update if I find a solution.