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Originally Posted by biggy
Fraser have you tried updating your windows?
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Originally Posted by fraser
Mate I've tried everything bar wiping my knob on the screen ![Big Grin](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Originally Posted by fraser
Mate I've tried everything bar wiping my knob on the screen ![Big Grin](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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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!![Smile](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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"
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!
![Smile](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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"
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Originally Posted by 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!![Smile](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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_ROOTInterface{0000010e-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}]
@="IDataObject"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{0000010e-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}NumMethods]
@="12"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{0000010e-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}ProxyStubClsid32]
@="{00000320-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{00000320-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}]
@="oleprx32_PSFactoryBuffer"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{00000320-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}InprocServer32]
@="C:WINDOWSsystem32ole32.dll"
"ThreadingModel"="Both"
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!
![Smile](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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_ROOTInterface{0000010e-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}]
@="IDataObject"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{0000010e-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}NumMethods]
@="12"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{0000010e-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}ProxyStubClsid32]
@="{00000320-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{00000320-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}]
@="oleprx32_PSFactoryBuffer"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{00000320-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}InprocServer32]
@="C:WINDOWSsystem32ole32.dll"
"ThreadingModel"="Both"
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
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I've read all through that tech help and tried it all, I've even refreformattede drive ie a factory restore and still nada
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Originally Posted by 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
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I've read all through that tech help and tried it all, I've even refreformattede drive ie a factory restore and still nada
have u tried updating the mouse driver?
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Originally Posted by biggy
have u tried reinstalling XP?
I've also edited the registry manually and one of the folders was missing and I've put it back.
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Originally Posted by 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.
I've also edited the registry manually and one of the folders was missing and I've put it back.
**** it oot the windae
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looks like u r gonna need to back everythin up and reformat
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Originally Posted by fraser
I've tried everything on that list and nothing, the only thing I haven't tried is a new mouse but it's a laptop and the touchpad doesn't move anything either even with the mouse unplugged
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Thanks anyway Sean
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Originally Posted by biggy
looks like u r gonna need to back everythin up and reformat
That's why I thought it was hardware but toshiba don't think so and will charge me accordingly if right.
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Originally Posted by wmoore
Make sure none of your ALT, CTRL or SHIFT keys are stuck in. Give each one a tap and then try again.
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Originally Posted by 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? ![Smile](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Just a suggestion - search on www.microsoft.com and see if you can find a similar problem.
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