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  1. 24 Jan 2010 #1
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    Can't Drag and Drop

    I have an Acer Extensa 5430 Laptop running Windows Vista 32 bit. I cannot seem to drag and drop on this computer - it always copies the file and then I have to go back and delete the original. Is there a setting somewhere that I can change so that it's moving the file instead of copying?


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  2. 24 Jan 2010 #2
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    Re: Can't Drag and Drop

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    I have an Acer Extensa 5430 Laptop running Windows Vista 32 bit. I cannot seem to drag and drop on this computer - it always copies the file and then I have to go back and delete the original. Is there a setting somewhere that I can change so that it's moving the file instead of copying?
    First tell us how you try to drag and drop. What do you click etc?

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    Re: Can't Drag and Drop

    Oh sorry! I usually left mouse click on the file name or icon and drag it to the file folder I want to drop it in to.

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    Re: Can't Drag and Drop

    If you read these posts, giving particular attention to good grief, I think you may solve your problem

    Initially, I had to be sure that you were using the correct procedure to drag, and found out that you were.

    Hope this works

    How to enable the drag and drop feature in Vista? - Tech Support Guy Forums

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    Re: Can't Drag and Drop

    Your my HERO! Thanks! Now maybe I can clean up my computer a little bit!! I appreciate the help!! Now I may have to ask another question! )

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    Re: Can't Drag and Drop

    We are here to provide all the service that you need. But to give you the best possible help, I suggest that you repost under an appropriate subject title.

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    Re: Can't Drag and Drop

    Thank you for the kind words and the rep. It truly a great feeling to be able to help and know that it is appreciated.

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    Re: Can't Drag and Drop

    Hey Rich -- you said I should post in the right forum? Or "appropriate subject heading"? Where should I have posted? And I want to ask about my hard drive browser (wrong terminology I'm sure!) - where should I post that?

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    Re: Can't Drag and Drop

    You did fine with your post.

    Because you said that you may have another question, and that now, I find out it is about the browser, I suggest you go to the "Browser and Mail Forum".

    I will look for your question and if I can help I will. If I do not know the answer, many other very helpful members will be there for you.

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