Drag and Drop Problem Windows 7

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I have just been using my computer and all of a sudden i noticed that i can't drag and drop anymore. I am currently running Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1. User Account Control is turned off and i have tried using another mouse and that's got the same problem.

I am only dragging and dropping from one folder to another on windows.

When i try and drag the files a black circle doesn't come up, just nothing happens.
 

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Hi,

I think I have seen this behaviour before when some Windows updates are pending? Do you have any outstanding updates?

Regards,
Golden
 

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Just done a check and my windows is up to date.
 

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Hi, welcome to the forums :)

If you're having folder issues try the following...

1, Open up explorer (in any folder).
2, Click Organize then Folder and Search options
3, In the View tab click Reset Folders

Folder Options.PNG

Now try the process again and see if it has been resolved.


OS
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64AMD Sempron Dual Core3GBNVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Compaq Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Sempron Dual Core
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
150GB Sata
Have you tried refreshing the loacation you have dropped the file? Sometimes explorer just needs to be refreshed. Click on the directory you dropped the file, and press F5. Does it show up?
 

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4gb
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Wish it were faster
@orbital - Just done that, still experiencing the problem.

@electrotune1200 - Tried that and still not working.

I have restarted my PC and i am still experiencing this problem. :(
 

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Have you installed any new software shortly before the problems occurred?
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64AMD Sempron Dual Core3GBNVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Compaq Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Sempron Dual Core
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
150GB Sata
I was running this and i tried to update it from a old version i had and it said invalid key or something like that.

INVedit - Minecraft Forums

Thats all i remember doing before this problem happened.
 

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1 thing you could try is to uninstall it and try the copy process again. If the problem persists then you at least know it's not the software you installed.
 

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Compaq Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Sempron Dual Core
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
150GB Sata
It's not a install, it's just a application file. I will delete all the files from it and try to drag and drop again.
 

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I have deleted all files which are associated with that program. I have restarted my computer and still experiencing the problem.

I have noticed i can't even move around shortcuts or folders on my desktop.
 

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Right, let's try something...

1, Click Start > All Programs > Accessories and right-click Command Prompt then Run as Administrator
2, type sfc /scannow

This will run a system file integrity check which will check to see if your system files are all ok, any changes made will be fixed and a reboot required.

If that reports no issues then you may want to try

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html

It will not affect any user files or programs installed
 

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Compaq Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Sempron Dual Core
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
150GB Sata

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ASUS P7P55D-E PRO
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8GB@1400MHz Crucial Ballistix DDR3-1600 4x2GB
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ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 1GB 256-bit GDDR5
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VIA Onboard
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Asus VS248H-P 24"; Samsung SyncMaster 941BW 19"ws
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I have done a restore and i am still experiencing this problem :S
 

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I recreated what i though caused it and i tried to update INVedit and it gave me this error:

Code: 
"The given key was not present in the dictinary."

Now ever since that i can't drap and drop files.
 

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Might be an idea to look @ post #12 and try the repair install
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64AMD Sempron Dual Core3GBNVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Compaq Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Sempron Dual Core
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
150GB Sata
After going away for 10 minutes and coming back to my computer it magically fixed itself. :S don't know how.
 

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Now that is strange :confused:

Does the application run in the background once you have it open or is it a foreground app? E.g. it's only actually in use if it's the current active Window.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64AMD Sempron Dual Core3GBNVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
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Compaq Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Sempron Dual Core
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
150GB Sata
Well if acts up again try Orbital Sharks suggetions in Post #12.

Mike
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Hopalong/ Godzilla
OS
Windows7 Pro 64bit SP-1; Windows XP Pro 32bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-870 Lynnfield 2.93GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core
Motherboard
ASUS P7P55D-E PRO
Memory
8GB@1400MHz Crucial Ballistix DDR3-1600 4x2GB
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 1GB 256-bit GDDR5
Sound Card
VIA Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VS248H-P 24"; Samsung SyncMaster 941BW 19"ws
Screen Resolution
1920x1080; 1440x900
Hard Drives
Samsung 830 120GB SSD
Intel 320 120GB SSD
Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
PSU
COOLER MASTER Silent Pro RS850-AMBAJ3-US 850W Modular
Case
COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN5-GP Black
Cooling
Scythe "Mugen-2 Rev.B" (2 ScytheKaze-Jyuni PWM fans)
Keyboard
Logitech K-320
Mouse
Kensington
Antivirus
Avast Inernet Suite
Browser
IE 9 ; Chrome
Just runs in it's window. I am running a newer version of the program now and it's all working correctly.
 

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