Cut and Paste glitch

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  1. Posts : 21
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Cut and Paste glitch


    I have searched everywhere and I can't seem to find a solution to this problem.

    When I cut a file or folder from my desktop, and paste it anywhere else, another random icon on my desktop greys out as if I had cut that file as well.

    At first I thought it might be some hidden malware but scans have come up with nothing.
    I have also done a registry clean with ccleaner but the problem persists.

    It does not interfere with system functionality, it is just a mild irritation.

    However, I would love to hear what people have to say about it.

    I am running Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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  2. Posts : 650
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #2

    Does this also occur when you highlight the folder and use cntl-x to cut
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  3. Posts : 21
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    It happens when I press ctrl-x and when I right click and select cut
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  4. Posts : 650
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #4

    If you then click on the desktop does the grayed out icon refresh
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  5. Posts : 1,180
    Windows 7 Ultimate
       #5

    Just to be clear.. when you have the one file you want to cut highlighted, and cut it, another random icon on your desktop also grey's out. BUT, when you paste the wanted file to the destination, the random icon does NOT get pasted?
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  6. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #6

    InTents said:
    I have searched everywhere and I can't seem to find a solution to this problem.

    When I cut a file or folder from my desktop, and paste it anywhere else, another random icon on my desktop greys out as if I had cut that file as well. At first I thought it might be some hidden malware but scans have come up with nothing. I have also done a registry clean with ccleaner but the problem persists. It does not interfere with system functionality, it is just a mild irritation. However, I would love to hear what people have to say about it. I am running Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Welcome to SevenForums.

    When you say random, are you referring to the location or the particular icon that is grayed or perhaps both?

    Would it be possible to make a "snip" showing a specific example?

    I'm trying to grasp what is happening and how.

    One easy step to try, which can't hurt, requires little effort and time, is to run System File Checker until you get a clean bill of health from SystemFileChecker.

    Now let's see here's some info that will be of assistance to you.

    ======================================

    Make a snapshot:
    WIN | type SNIPPING | ENTER
    Click the New button.
    Drag the cursor around the area you want to snip.
    File | Save as | select save location and name | Save button

    Post the snapshot:
    Screenshot - How to post
    ============================================


    System File Checker - SFC /SCANNOW Command
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  7. Posts : 21
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Once I have cut and paste the file and the other random file gets greyed out, the only way for it to return to normal is if I copy another file.

    When I press copy again to see if the greyed out icon is in a "cut state", nothing happens.
    So it seems like it's just icon visually being greyed out but not actually being cut
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  8. Posts : 650
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #8

    What about if you click "paste" again, do you still get no action? agree that screen prints would help. Also, does the greyed out icon work?
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  9. Posts : 21
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    The first screen shot shows some desktop icons.

    I cut the GTAIV shortcut and the Half Life 2 Episode Two Shortcut greys out
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Cut and Paste glitch-original-desktop.jpg   Cut and Paste glitch-after-cut.jpg  
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  10. Posts : 21
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Nothing happens when I paste again
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