drag and drop

Laptop xp x32 Desktop 7 ultimate x64 new build Logged in as administrator. I cannot drag a .pdf from my laptop (xp) over to my desktop (7). It says "you require permission from the computers administrator to make changes to this file". I've got "no security" selected in the pdf. I CAN drag...

When I click and drag to move a file I get this hunumgous folder icon attached to the cursor. The icon is so big that it blocks my view of where I'm trying to drop it. Can this folder icon be removed? TIA Ken

I've seen a lot of questions on this all over but no real answers. I like to be able to drag and drop files and folders where I want them but Windows 7 always rearranges them. Anybody find a work around or utility to restore this? I've played around in folder settings but haven't found anything...

Hi, I manage images using Windows Explorer. I just updated from Windows Vista to Window 7. Now, I'm finding that I can't move images within the same folder like I was able to in Vista and earlier version. The images are arranged alphabetically and won't allow deviation from that...

Hey guys, I have discovered how to add albums to the library without rebuilding it :p quite simple realy - drag and drop the folder with the music you want to add into the library window. Doh!!! Basher

Hello, I just upgraded to Windows 7 and was all excited to utilize all the new fun Aero features. I found out that windows things I'm using two monitors when I couldn't snap things to the right side of the screen. Also, when I drag things to the right side of the screen I am able to continue...

Cannot "CTRL+V paste" into selected window if nothing is selected in that window. But i have more This is now i thought Windows 7 would be like. Wonder if we could post a request to MS to get it this way or somewhat give us more working space and remove some of the annoying features...

Just started happening... I can't drag files to any application that I used to be able to, for example: Dragging video files into open media player Dragging files into Nero Dragging files into Adobe Encore, After effects or any other application All the above allow me to do File\open and then...

Help file says when dragging a pop-up message will appear to indicate destination (like it did in Vista) but it doesn't happen on my system.Also it is impossible to drop in a crowded area without going into another folder in that destination.I've not seen anyone else report this problem so is it...

Hi all Dont know how many of you use skydrive from microsoft which gives you 25 gig of free online storage for your files. In the past it was a pain to upload to because you had to use a web interface and could only upload 5 files at a time. Today i found this call Skydrive Explorer, which...

I'm not positive this is the right place for this discussion, but anyhow, is there a way in Windows 7 to copy to an open but minimized folder on the taskbar without opening that folder up on the screen? It seems like whenever I drag, photos for example, from one location to a minimized folder it...

The program had a problem sending the command to program pops up if you drag and drop HTML shortcuts onto your desktop and execute them with firefox full closed. this is done off a fresh format as well with only firefox no addons no extra anything installed. Win 7 x64 7600

I just installed Windows 7. I can't seem to manually change the order of icons in my folders. I am bound by using the sort by name/size/date etc. How do I just change the order by drag and dropping the items?

so i was messing around with taking the shortcut arrow off my desktop icons, but once i realized i couldnt drag and drop them to the super bar, i reversed my actions. i was left with an even bigger problem. all my icons display the "failed image" icon thing. i can't seem to figure out how to...

This problem came up recently, and i am not sure why. I can no longer add programs to my superbar. there is no "pin" option when i right click a desktop item, and drag and drop to the superbar has no effect. i have played around with some settings, and found nothing that works. any ideas...

Hello, all of a sudden I can no longer drag shortcuts from the desktop to the taskbar and thus pin them, there appears a 'stopsign' next to the icon and it doesn't stay pinned. However, when I installed Firefox just now, it pinned itself to the taskbar OK. What gives?:o I'd be thankful for...

There is application called Powerdesk that is an excellent Windows Explorer alternative. On install I would uncheck all entries it suggest if you want to use your current archive extractor and Windows Explorer as the shell If you've every looked in SysInternals Autoruns and noticed an entry...

Hi all, I found that if I "drag n' drop" IE or WMP icon on the taskbar, Their icon can still have "Customerized" jump list (ex. "Play all music" for WMP), no need to launch IE/WMP first. But I try the jump list sameple code from Win7 SDK, it can't do this. "Customerized" Jump list of Win7 SDK...

https://brentf.com/blog/software/winfox-ndash-firefox-and-windows-7/ It's available in both x86 and x64 and seems to work well with FF 3.1b3. When I tried it with 3.5b4 and 3.5b5 it would crash within 30 seconds of launching, although the jump list functionality would continue working until...

In windows XP, I've got quite used to using a customised quick launch toolbar, for starting applications. As you can imagine I was delighted to find Windows 7's new taskbar elegantly mimics this way of working. I am however frustrated that it is no longer possible to drag and drop files onto...