Fix Drag and Drop Error in Windows 10

Moving files and folders, or even paragraphs from one sentence to another while writing on the computer, is impossible when you can't drag and drop en Windows 10.

When we experience the problem with the drag and drop function on our computer, we feel somewhat helpless, but don't worry, here we are going to mention the possible solutions that can help you solve this error.

How do I fix the drag and drop problem in Windows 10?

As we mentioned, when we find that the drag and drop function is failing, we often don't know what to do about it. However, solving this situation is easier than you think and below we will tell you how to fix it.

1.- Run the DISM tools

When you are unable to drag and drop on a Windows 10 computer, you can run the DISM tool or the Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool to fix it.

For example, the DISM tool fixes corruption errors present in Windows when operating system updates and service packs fail to install due to corruption errors, it is as if you had a damaged system file.

In this section we are going to show you how to run the DISM command on your computer, this way you can check if it works for you when you cannot drag and drop in Windows 10:

• click start
• In the search box you must write CMD
• Then press where the symbol of the system within the search results list

• Type Dism/Online/Cleanup-Image/Scanhealth and then Dism/Online/Cleanup-Image/RestoreHealth

After you complete this repair process, you should restart your computer and check if the problem persists or not.

2.- Run a file checker scan

The System File Checker scan not only checks each of the files that are protected, but also replaces the incorrect versions with legitimate, correct versions from Microsoft.

To achieve this analysis you must do this:

• click start
• Go to the search field box and type CMD
• Right click on Command Prompt in the search results and press Run as Administrator

• Copy sfc /scannow

• Press where it says enter
• restart your computer

If this still doesn't work for you, you can try another solution.

3.- Perform a clean boot

run a Boot Clean for your computer reduces conflicts that are related to the software that shows the main causes that do not allow you to drag and jump in Windows 10.

Most of these conflicts can be caused by applications and services that are started and run in the background when Windows starts normally.

To successfully perform a clean boot on Windows 10, you need to log in as the administrator and then follow these steps:

• Go to the search box
• Copy msconfig

• Then you have to select the system configuration

• Locate the Services tabs

• Select the section that says hide Microsoft services
• Click where it says disable all
• Go to the home tab

• Press where it says Open Task Manager
• Make sure to close the task manager and click ok
• restart your computer

4.- Install Windows updates

When you check for Windows updates and find some updates available, you should install them and check if they help resolve the conflict.

Follow these steps to achieve this:

• Locate yourself on the beginning
• Position yourself over the search field box
• Place the cursor where it says type updates
• Click Check for Updates to install all available updates

Windows will immediately detect the system configuration and download the ones it considers appropriate.

5.- Restart your computer

When you restart your computer, you will be able to choose which files you want to keep or delete and then reinstall Windows.

Here we tell you how to do it:

• Click the start button
• open settings
• Click where it says update and security

• Then you have to press where it says recovery (left panel)

• Where it says reset this PC, you must press start
• A blue screen will appear where you must select choose an option, press where it says keep my files

Nota: All of your personal files will be deleted and your settings will be reset. Installed apps will be removed and only those pre-installed that came with your PC will be reinstalled.

If you still can't drag and drop in Windows 10, you can try the following solution.

6.- Edit your record

• Right click on the start button
• Select the run option
• Copy regedit
• Press where it says enter

• Trace the EnableLUA key
• Next, right click on EnableLUA and select the option that says modify

• Change the value from 1 to 0
• Click OK
• Restart your computer

After you do all this, you will be able to check if the problem is gone.

7.- Perform a complete analysis

You can do this analysis with the help of Microsoft Security Essentials. It is a free program that removes malware and it is offered by Microsoft itself, meaning it protects your computer from any infection.

Follow these simple steps to perform the installation and complete analysis of your computer:

• If you don't have MSE installed, go to the official website and install it.
• Click on start
• Press where it says all applications

• Open Microsoft Security Essentials
• Go to the home tab
• Select where it says full analysis
• Click Scan Now

8.- Uninstall and reinstall Fences

If you have Fences on your computer, you must uninstall and reinstall it by following these simple steps:

• Uninstall fences
• Remove Stardocks files located in the Program and Program Data folders via an uninstaller or simply delete them
• Reinstall fences
• Position yourself where it says View
• Uncheck each of the auto-arrange icons and align the icons on the grid

After this, you need to check if the drag and drop feature is restored. In case it still doesn't work, you can try the next solution.

9.- Run the troubleshooter

If you can't drop and drag in Windows 10, running the troubleshooter hardware and devices can help you resolve the fault.

This helps check for frequently occurring problems and ensures that any new devices or hardware are installed correctly on your computer.

To do this, do the following:

• Right click on Start
• Select Control Panel
• Go to the View option in the top right corner
• Click the drop-down arrow and make sure to select Large Icons
• Then you need to click on troubleshooting

• Select hardware and sound
• Then you have to select configure a device

• Click where it says next to run the troubleshooter

Afterwards you have to follow the instructions to run the troubleshooter for both the hardware and the device.

This troubleshooter detects any issues that may be causing the drag and drop error in Windows 10.

10.- Uninstall and reinstall your mouse drivers

To do this you must follow these steps:

• Right click on the start bar
• Select the device administrator

• Click where it says Mice and other pointing devices, a list will appear
• Right-click on the mouse device you want to remove
• Click where it says uninstall
• Then click Yes when the confirmation message appears.
• Restart your computer. The operating system detects the hardware change automatically.
• Install the driver that corresponds to the mouse
• Check if it works

Nota: You can contact the device manufacturer to get the latest drivers for your device.

Apart from this, you can also perform a startup repair or enable drag and drop feature with the help of ESC key.

Hopefully, I hope that one of these fixes will help you fix your drag and drop issue. If so, let us know in our comments section below.