Windows 10: Why when I drag files from Desktop to a Desktop folder they become shortcuts?

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    Why when I drag files from Desktop to a Desktop folder they become shortcuts?


    When I drag folders from Windows Desktop to a desktop folder they become shortcuts. How do I prevent this from happening?

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    BruceGap1, Sep 1, 2022
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Why when I drag files from Desktop to a Desktop folder they become shortcuts?

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