Windows 7 Win 7: Can't Drag Windows or files but everything else works?

[matt2]

I have Windows 7 Home Premium and have been running it with no problems since last October.

Suddenly this evening I can no longer drag/move application windows or move files through drag-and-drop. I can minimize and maximize windows but then they are frozen in place, I can't move them.

It appears to have started when using MS Money 2007. I restarted the computer twice and the problem remained. When I opened MS Money again suddenly I can move windows and files. Maybe it is related, maybe not.

Any clue what the issue could be?

Everything else appears to work fine.
-Ran sfc/scannow and Windows seems to think the file system is fine.
-Scanned PC with AVG free and didn't find any issues
-RAM is listing fine, 6.0GB
-E6750 processor
-Nvidia 8600 GTS graphics card
-Hard drive has plenty of space

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are encountering an issue with the functionality of dragging and dropping files or moving application windows in Windows 7 Home Premium. Since you mentioned that the problem started when using MS Money 2007 and seemed to resolve when opening the application again, it might be related to a temporary glitch within the program or the interaction between the program and the operating system. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try to address this issue: 1. Restart Windows Explorer: - Sometimes, restarting the Windows Explorer process can resolve issues related to window management. You can do this by opening the Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), locating "Windows Explorer" under the Processes tab, right-clicking it, and selecting "Restart". 2. Check for Software Updates: - Ensure that MS Money 2007 and all other software, including Windows 7 updates, are up to date. Outdated software can sometimes cause compatibility issues leading to unexpected behavior. 3. Check for Graphics Driver Updates: - Update your Nvidia 8600 GTS graphics card drivers to the latest version. Graphics driver updates often include bug fixes and optimizations that can improve the overall performance of the display. 4. Disable Add-ons or Plugins: - If you have any add-ons or plugins installed in MS Money 2007, try disabling them temporarily to see if they are causing the issue. 5. Run System Maintenance Tasks: - Run the Disk Cleanup utility to clear temporary files and unnecessary system files. This can help improve system performance. - Defragment your hard drive to optimize file storage and access speeds. 6. Perform a Clean Boot: - Perform a clean boot to start Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This helps identify if a third-party application is causing the issue. 7. Check for Malware: - Perform a full system scan with a reputable antivirus software to ensure that your system is not infected with any malware. 8. Check Event Viewer for Errors: - Check the Windows Event Viewer for any error messages or warnings that might provide more information about the issue. These steps should help you troubleshoot the problem with dragging and dropping files or moving application windows in Windows 7 Home Premium. If the issue persists, please provide more details, and we can further investigate the issue.