Windows 10: Dragging files to desktop

Discus and support Dragging files to desktop in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I recently did a clean install of Windows 10. I'm using three monitors and before I did this clean install, I could keep my browser window open on the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by recker89, Jan 26, 2021.

  1. recker89 Win User

    Dragging files to desktop


    I recently did a clean install of Windows 10. I'm using three monitors and before I did this clean install, I could keep my browser window open on the middle monitor, drag a file or picture to the desktop on the right monitor, and it'd place the file where I wanted wherever I'd let go of mouse click. Now if I try to do this, no matter where I try to drop the file it always automatically moves it to the very first slot on the middle monitor's desktop. I already have auto arrange unchecked, so I know that's not the issue, and furthermore I can then move this file to where I want it after the fact aka two steps - move file from browser to desktop, then I go to the desktop and drag it, but it is annoying because the whole point for me is to make use of my multiple monitors, using one with a window open and keeping another one without anything so I can drag files to that desktop. Does anyone know how to fix this? I'm stumped.

    :)
     
    recker89, Jan 26, 2021
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  2. Yolvi Ell Win User

    Dragging apps to desktop for shortcuys

    Hi Lance,

    It's possible that some settings are preventing you from adding shortcuts to the desktop. We'd like to learn more about your concern so that we could provide the proper resolution. We just have a few questions for you:

    • Which build version of Windows 10 is on your computer? To check, click
      Start
      , type winver, and press Enter. For example, 14393.1066.
    • Does this happen when you try dragging all apps to the desktop, or just a specific app?
    • Are you using an administrator account?
    • Is your computer connected to a private domain?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    As an initial recommendation, we suggest following these steps as a workaround:

    • Right-click on any empty part of the desktop.
    • Click New > Shortcut.
    • Navigate to the folder location of the app you want and select it.
    • Click OK.

    We look forward to your response and the result of the initial troubleshooting.
     
    Yolvi Ell, Jan 26, 2021
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  3. MohanC Win User
    windows 10 deleted my desktop files

    Step 1 - I upgraded to Win 10 and lost all my files on Desktop.

    Step 2 - Found the files in Network - USers- Desktop

    copied all files again to desktop.

    Step 3- Restarted my machine again and lost desktop files again.

    Step 4 - As suggested did the following as listed below but dont find my files.

    • Press “Windows + E”, open This PC/Computer
    • Open Local Disc C, open Windows.old
    • Click on Users, select your User name
    • Go to desktop folder
    Cant find my files. Why is Win 10 deleted files again and again from Desktop ?.
     
    MohanC, Jan 26, 2021
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  4. Dragging files to desktop

    Burning Files To cdr

    I tried to drag a .txt file to the burn list, as suggested above, but it will not drop in. I get a message "+add to burn list" but I cannot get it to drop into the burn list. Is there another step I am missing?
     
    CathleenBaker, Jan 26, 2021
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