Windows 10: Desktop Icon Dragging Lags

Discus and support Desktop Icon Dragging Lags in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I'm using a brand new work machine with Windows 10 and experiencing a weird bug. When I attempt to drag a desktop icon from one place to another,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Peter Shaffery, Nov 10, 2020.

  1. Desktop Icon Dragging Lags


    I'm using a brand new work machine with Windows 10 and experiencing a weird bug. When I attempt to drag a desktop icon from one place to another, there's a 1-2 second lag before the move actually occurs. During this time, a slightly transparent "ghost" of the icon will remain in the target location, and then after a few seconds it will be replaced by the actual icon. I've previously found this solution onStackExchange, which worked temporarily, but after a reboot it doesn't appear to work anymore even though the deactivated extensions suggested in the solution remain deactivated. Has anyone experienced anything similar, or have any suggested fixes?


    Note: overall my laptop speed is quite normal, and Task Manager shows system resources at normal levels of usage. I do not believe that my machine needs a performance boost/clean it's brand new after all.

    :)
     
    Peter Shaffery, Nov 10, 2020
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  2. Desktop Shortcut Icons

    Hi Mik-Dav,

    The desktop shortcut created for a specific website should bear the website's actual logo. With what you've experienced, there could be something wrong with how the shortcut was created.

    If you've created the shortcut by selecting Create shortcut, then we suggest that you try the other way, that is by dragging the website icon that appears in the address bar to your desktop. Follow these steps:

    • Using Internet Explorer, access a website.
    • Once the website opens, you will see its icon in the address bar.
    • Click and drag the icon on your desktop.

    The website shortcut bearing its actual logo should now be saved on your desktop.

    Let us know if you need further help.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Nov 10, 2020
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  3. Desktop Shortcut Icons

    I tried using Edge that comes with the computer and I can see the logo you are talking about. When I try to drag it to the desktop you can see that I have it but as soon as I drop it the window opens rather than putting the shortcut icon on the desktop.
     
    mik-dav 1500, Nov 10, 2020
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  4. Desktop Icon Dragging Lags

    Remove Linux Desktop Icons

    I am not sure whether this will work (Ubuntu does not have icons like that on the desktop by default), but I suggest opening the trash bin and sweeping the icons into the window showing the trash bin.
     
    Peter1986C, Nov 10, 2020
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