fraser

Mate I've tried everything bar wiping my knob on the screen

biggy

try it lol if anything u mite get a cheap thrill lol

Toontje

And that might be the solution to your problem! Well, you never know......

biggy

youve prolly tried this but here goes nuffin


This is a small quirk I have seen in Windows XP (several) times now: inability to drag and drop files (or icons) in the Windows XP user interface (Windows Explorer or the desktop. What causes it? Sometimes has to do with installation of new hardware (particularly mice), sometimes may follow installation of new registry editing software, sometimes the cause is unknown.

Here's a good solution that has worked for me every time now:


Create a backup of your registry!
Copy the text fin bold (below) into an instance of notepad (or another pure text editor).
Save the text as "dragdropfix.reg"
Double click on the file in Windows to merge it with the registry.
The drag-drop issue should be repaired.
CODE




Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00:-

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{0000010e-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}]
@="IDataObject"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{0000010e-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\NumMethods]
@="12"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{0000010e-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\ProxyStubClsid32]
@="{00000320-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000320-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}]
@="oleprx32_PSFactoryBuffer"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000320-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\InprocServer32]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\ole32.dll"
"ThreadingModel"="Both"

fraser

Only just tried that but when I double clicked on it it wouldn't allow it I got the mesmessagen not import to the regregistryd have to go in to regregistryitor and use binary code or some such

I've read all through that tech help and tried it all, I've even refreformattede drive ie a factory restore and still nada

biggy

have u tried updating the mouse driver?

biggy

have u tried reinstalling XP?

fraser

No I haven't but the factory restore will have done it.

I've also edited the registry manually and one of the folders was missing and I've put it back.

biggy

**** it oot the windae

biggy

looks like u r gonna need to back everythin up and reformat

Hutch

Just wanted to clarify this Fraser. The problem exists whether you use the trackpad or the mouse - as in, you can't do drag any icons with either. Yes or no?

fraser

I've done that already, still didn't work.

That's why I thought it was hardware but toshiba don't think so and will charge me accordingly if right.

jcapulet

I don't know why I read that as ALT CTRL and DEL...thought you were pulling a funny on Fraser....ROTFL!!

fraser

Yes correct mate

Luma

Just a suggestion - search on www.microsoft.com and see if you can find a similar problem.