Windows 10 How to get rid of the little pop-up window while dragging in File Explorer

Jaap Verhage

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Hello everyone,

I'm sure this is laughably simple to fix, but I just can't find it anywhere. When I drag a file or folder in Windows 10 File Explorer, a little pop-up window appears as soon as the mouse pointer hovers over a folder. The mini-window contains the name of the folder. All the little window does for me, is obscure what I see. Is there a way to get rid of it? I don't remember seeing this in Windows 7.

Thanks for your time and trouble.

Regards, Jaap.
 

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Jaap Verhage … really, it would have been advantageous creating screen-cap so we could see what you are referring to.

open file-explorer … "menu" … "file" … "change-folder-options" … "view" … "advanced-settings" … disable "show pop-up description for folder and desktop items".

An image from 'How to get rid of the little pop-up window while dragging in File Explorer'. File Explorer window showing pinned frequent folders with an orange arrow pointing to Documents.
Jaap Verhage … there's talk on the i'net the issue could be the win-10 theme you are using … try going back to win-10 default theme.

settings / personalization / themes / theme-settings / windows10-default-theme

i haven't tried it out … am apprehensive about losing my own settings.

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Solved Possible to disable the large icon over pointer when dragging files? - Page 2 - Windows 10 Forums
 

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We just have to keep our fingers crossed.
Mike! No! :ohno: You can't be serious! I'm on vacation! :cool2: I need ALL my fingers! :cheerful:
 

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