Dragged Icon stuck on


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #1

    Dragged Icon stuck on


    Title: Dragged Icon stuck on Desktop

    Hy,
    I wanted to drag a zip-file to the desktop from an application (Evernote). Now it is stuck on the Desktop (always in front, even when I drag some windows over it) as you can see in the attachment. I can not select or click on it. This happens quite often and not only when I drag things from Evernote. Refresh screen does not solve the problem. Restarting Windows solves the problem, but maybe somebody can indicate me how to refresh the Desktop and get rid of this icon without restarting?
    Thanks
    Dziadgba
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Dragged Icon stuck on-capture.jpg  
    Last edited by dziadgba; 12 Jan 2012 at 10:41.
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  2. Posts : 71,980
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Dziadgba, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    Does the file actually still get copied to the desktop when this happens?

    Restarting explorer may be able to get rid of it for you without having to restart the computer. If you like using the tutorial below to add "Restart Explorer" to the desktop context menu can make it easier to do and use.

    Explorer - Add "Restart Explorer" to Desktop Context Menu

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    hy,
    Thanks for your answer.
    I repeated the same operation (dragged same file again from Evernote to desktop and at that point the stucked Icon disappeared. I will try to restart Explorer next time it happens.
    thanks
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  4. Posts : 71,980
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    You're most welcome. Please let us know how it went if it happens again. :)
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  5. Posts : 5,605
    Originally Win 7 Hm Prem x64 Ver 6.1.7600 Build 7601-SP1 | Upgraded to Windows 10 December 14, 2019
       #5

    Hi dziadgba. Yes, welcome to 7F! :)

    Right click on an open area on your desktop to open the context menu.
    Left or right click on Refresh.

    Your problem could indicate that video display settings need changed and/or video drivers need updated.
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  6. Posts : 1
    windows 7 64 bit
       #6

    I know it's an old thread but changing my colors from 32 bit to 16 bit and then back again fixed this problem right up. to clarify go to control panel> display > screen resolution and selecting advanced settings and then changing the colors under the monitor tab. windows will probably give you the option to undo the change select ok and you're done! (I hope)

    Color Bit Depth - Display Settings
    Last edited by Brink; 06 Nov 2013 at 02:09. Reason: added tutorial for more info
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  7. laz
    Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #7

    Indiggy said:
    I know it's an old thread but changing my colors from 32 bit to 16 bit and then back again fixed this problem right up. to clarify go to control panel> display > screen resolution and selecting advanced settings and then changing the colors under the monitor tab. windows will probably give you the option to undo the change select ok and you're done! (I hope)

    Color Bit Depth - Display Settings

    Hey, I just joined so I could thank you for your solution! I've had this problem before and hadn't found a solution, but your color depth change worked for me! Thanks again!
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  8. Posts : 12
    Win 7
       #8

    Indiggy said:
    I know it's an old thread but changing my colors from 32 bit to 16 bit and then back again fixed this problem right up. to clarify go to control panel> display > screen resolution and selecting advanced settings and then changing the colors under the monitor tab. windows will probably give you the option to undo the change select ok and you're done! (I hope)

    Color Bit Depth - Display Settings
    And years later this answer still helps someone... thank you!

    Nancy Ü
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