Windows 10: Lost Drag and drop ability in File Explorer

Discus and support Lost Drag and drop ability in File Explorer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello, I am trying to get some help from a legit source for this problem. A few weeks ago I noticed that I can no longer Drag & Drop files within... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by AlexxxG11, Mar 4, 2020.

  1. AlexxxG11 Win User

    Lost Drag and drop ability in File Explorer


    Hello,


    I am trying to get some help from a legit source for this problem. A few weeks ago I noticed that I can no longer Drag & Drop files within File Explorer.

    I have tried going into Task Manager and then clicking "End Process Tree" and then restarting File Explorer. It did not work.

    When I search online for help on this, all I get is tons of sites that I do not recognize telling me to download their special "Fix" for this problem...

    No thank you.

    So if someone from Microsoft can help me with this, I would be very grateful. I use my computer mainly for business and I constantly have to download and move files around in my system. Thank you in advance for anyone that can help.



    AlexxxG

    :)
     
    AlexxxG11, Mar 4, 2020
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  2. Drag and Drop

    Hi Charles,

    the steps you suggested didn't work for me but, when pressing the escape key it somehow expanded the drive and by using drag and drop to the single file in the list worked.

    In the past I could drag and drop multiple folders onto the drive on the network computer(s). Doing it on individual folders will take far too long and time consuming and is not an option.

    Microsoft should be able to identify what is blocking it and issue a fix.

    My machine is multi boot so tomorrow I will try with Windows 7.

    Many thanks for your help,

    Deric
     
    DericStain, Mar 4, 2020
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  3. Lorne50 Win User
    Unable to drag and drop in file explorer

    If I open file explorer with the 'This PC' folder list expanded in the left pane and a folder open in the right pane I can't drag and drop a file or a folder from anywhere in the right pane to any folder in the left pane.

    If I open a second instance of file explorer I can drag anything from any folder to any other location going from one instance to the other - it fails only when dragging withing one instance of file explorer. I can also drag from one place to another within
    the right pane.

    Is this a design feature in Windows 10 (if so it is stupid - I used this feature all the time in previous windows versions). If not how do I solve the problem ?
     
    Lorne50, Mar 4, 2020
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  4. Geethu B Win User

    Lost Drag and drop ability in File Explorer

    unable to drag and drop files into website on Internet Explorer 11

    Hi Cristy,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you are unable to drag and drop files into website on Internet Explorer 11.
    I will surely help you to fix this issue.

    This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:


    • Incorrect Internet Explorer settings.

    • Some browser add-ons.
    Try the steps listed here:

    Method 1:

    I suggest you to disable add-ons and check if it helps.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/manage-add-ons#ie=ie-11

    Method 2:

    If the issue persists, I suggest you to reset Internet Explorer settings and check if it helps.

    Change or reset Internet Explorer settings

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/reset-ie-settings#ie=ie-11

    Disclaimer: Reset Internet Explorer to its default configuration. This step will also disable any add-ons, plug-ins, or toolbars that are installed. Although this solution is quick, it also means that, if you want to use any of those add-ons
    in the future, they must be reinstalled.

    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.
     
    Geethu B, Mar 4, 2020
    #4
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