Windows 10: I can't drag a file to the desktop or another app without minimizing everything

Discus and support I can't drag a file to the desktop or another app without minimizing everything in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello, I recently upgraded to Windows 11, I noticed a small change which is a bit of annoying for me:With Windows 10 I was able to drag files to the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by DanteFermanelli, Nov 6, 2021.

  1. DANTEFERMANELLI
    DanteFermanelli Win User

    I can't drag a file to the desktop or another app without minimizing everything


    Hello, I recently upgraded to Windows 11, I noticed a small change which is a bit of annoying for me:With Windows 10 I was able to drag files to the desktop by just dragging them to the desktop button right-side at the bottom or drag them to an app such as Discord, now with Windows 11 I can't and I need to move all everything.Example:

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    DanteFermanelli, Nov 6, 2021
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  2. YOLVI ELL
    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, Nov 6, 2021
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  3. KARTHICKA_R
    Karthicka_R Win User
    Move Favorites icon to desktop win-10

    Hi,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows.

    • How are you trying to add the favorites to desktop?
    I suggest you to try the below steps to save the favorites on desktop and check if it helps.

    • Open the Internet Explorer and minimize the screen.
    • Then go to the favorites tab and then drag any favorites that you have saved to the desktop.
    • Once you get the favorites items \ folders then you can open the favorites and check if it is opening.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Nov 6, 2021
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  4. JOHNFYFFE
    JohnFyffe Win User

    I can't drag a file to the desktop or another app without minimizing everything

    Move Favorites icon to desktop win-10

    Your suggestion does not work. It did work on Windows 7.
     
    JohnFyffe, Nov 6, 2021
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