disable drag and drop

[Chirag]

Sometimes, I accidentally move folders/files into other folders/files
using drag and drop in Windows XP. Anyone know how I can disable it?

Thanks!
Chirag

 

[MAP]

Sometimes, I accidentally move folders/files into other folders/files
using drag and drop in Windows XP. Anyone know how I can disable it?

Thanks!
Chirag

Under "taskbar and start menu...customize" uncheck dragging and dropping

 

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

That one is only for the 'all programs' section under the start menu. The drag and drop feature of
explorer is hard-coded and cannot be disabled.

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

 

[Paul E Collins]

Sometimes, I accidentally move folders/files into other
folders/files using drag and drop in Windows XP.
Anyone know how I can disable it?

You can't, but this might help you to avoid doing it by accident:

- Open Control Panel > Mouse Properties.
- Click the Pointer Options tab.
- Try reducing the pointer speed, and/or check "Enhance pointer
precision".

P.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

That is only for the Start Menu.

[[Specifies whether you can drag items to the Start
menu.]]

Also disables the right click menu for the Start Menu if UNChecked.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

 

[MAP]

Thanx Anando I learned something today

That one is only for the 'all programs' section under the start menu.
The drag and drop feature of explorer is hard-coded and cannot be
disabled.

 

[MAP]

Thanx Wes! New info is always good.

That is only for the Start Menu.

[[Specifies whether you can drag items to the Start
menu.]]

Also disables the right click menu for the Start Menu if UNChecked.


In

Under "taskbar and start menu...customize" uncheck dragging and
dropping --
Mike Pawlak

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Actually, I think you can disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste files.

First you have to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet Options.

Then...

Internet Explorer | Security tab | My Computer Zone |
Miscellaneous Settings | Disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste files

[[Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from this
zone.]]
-----

How to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet Options
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315933

I did change the registry setting so I could see the My Computer Security
Zone in Internet Options, but I chickened out and changed it back before I
made any other changes.
----

How can I prevent users from performing a copy/paste or drag-and-drop
operation in Windows 2000 Explorer?
http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBG/TIP3300/rh3394.htm

[[When you attempt to copy and paste or perform a drag-and-drop operation
for files in either Windows Explorer or Microsoft Internet Explorer, you may
receive the following error message:
Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from this
zone. ]]
Error Message: Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving
files from this zone
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Internet Explorer includes five predefined zones: Internet, Local
Intranet, Trusted Sites, Restricted Sites, and My Computer.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/174360/

[[You can access the security zone settings through the Internet Options
utility in Control Panel, but the My Computer security zone is not available
through the Internet Options utility.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Note By default, My Computer does not appear in the Zone box on the
Security tab. ]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/182569/

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Keep having fun!

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Thanx Wes! New info is always good.

That is only for the Start Menu.

[[Specifies whether you can drag items to the Start
menu.]]

Also disables the right click menu for the Start Menu if UNChecked.


In

Chirag wrote:
Sometimes, I accidentally move folders/files into other
folders/files using drag and drop in Windows XP. Anyone know how I
can disable it?

Thanks!
Chirag

Under "taskbar and start menu...customize" uncheck dragging and
dropping --
Mike Pawlak

 

[Steve N.]

Actually, I think you can disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste files.

That'a true, but then what are you gonna do, drop to a cmd prompt
everytime you want to copy a file? Not really a working solution.

Steve

First you have to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet Options.

Then...

Internet Explorer | Security tab | My Computer Zone |
Miscellaneous Settings | Disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste files

[[Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from this
zone.]]
-----

How to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet Options
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315933

I did change the registry setting so I could see the My Computer Security
Zone in Internet Options, but I chickened out and changed it back before I
made any other changes.
----

How can I prevent users from performing a copy/paste or drag-and-drop
operation in Windows 2000 Explorer?
http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBG/TIP3300/rh3394.htm

[[When you attempt to copy and paste or perform a drag-and-drop operation
for files in either Windows Explorer or Microsoft Internet Explorer, you may
receive the following error message:
Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from this
zone. ]]
Error Message: Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving
files from this zone
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Internet Explorer includes five predefined zones: Internet, Local
Intranet, Trusted Sites, Restricted Sites, and My Computer.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/174360/

[[You can access the security zone settings through the Internet Options
utility in Control Panel, but the My Computer security zone is not available
through the Internet Options utility.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Note By default, My Computer does not appear in the Zone box on the
Security tab. ]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/182569/

 

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Hmmm...enlightening. Never realized that explorer settings would be buried deep within IE settings.
Thanks Wesley.

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

Actually, I think you can disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste files.

First you have to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet Options.

Then...

Internet Explorer | Security tab | My Computer Zone |
Miscellaneous Settings | Disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste files

[[Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from this
zone.]]
-----

How to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet Options
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315933

I did change the registry setting so I could see the My Computer Security
Zone in Internet Options, but I chickened out and changed it back before I
made any other changes.
----

How can I prevent users from performing a copy/paste or drag-and-drop
operation in Windows 2000 Explorer?
http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBG/TIP3300/rh3394.htm

[[When you attempt to copy and paste or perform a drag-and-drop operation
for files in either Windows Explorer or Microsoft Internet Explorer, you may
receive the following error message:
Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from this
zone. ]]
Error Message: Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving
files from this zone
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Internet Explorer includes five predefined zones: Internet, Local
Intranet, Trusted Sites, Restricted Sites, and My Computer.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/174360/

[[You can access the security zone settings through the Internet Options
utility in Control Panel, but the My Computer security zone is not available
through the Internet Options utility.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Note By default, My Computer does not appear in the Zone box on the
Security tab. ]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/182569/

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

That one is only for the 'all programs' section under the start menu. The
drag and drop feature of explorer is hard-coded and cannot be disabled.

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

 

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

First you have to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet Options

Actually, how would you go about doing that ? Guess, i am a novice )

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

Actually, I think you can disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste files.

First you have to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet Options.

Then...

Internet Explorer | Security tab | My Computer Zone |
Miscellaneous Settings | Disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste files

[[Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from this
zone.]]
-----

How to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet Options
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315933

I did change the registry setting so I could see the My Computer Security
Zone in Internet Options, but I chickened out and changed it back before I
made any other changes.
----

How can I prevent users from performing a copy/paste or drag-and-drop
operation in Windows 2000 Explorer?
http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBG/TIP3300/rh3394.htm

[[When you attempt to copy and paste or perform a drag-and-drop operation
for files in either Windows Explorer or Microsoft Internet Explorer, you may
receive the following error message:
Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from this
zone. ]]
Error Message: Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving
files from this zone
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Internet Explorer includes five predefined zones: Internet, Local
Intranet, Trusted Sites, Restricted Sites, and My Computer.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/174360/

[[You can access the security zone settings through the Internet Options
utility in Control Panel, but the My Computer security zone is not available
through the Internet Options utility.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Note By default, My Computer does not appear in the Zone box on the
Security tab. ]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/182569/

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

That one is only for the 'all programs' section under the start menu. The
drag and drop feature of explorer is hard-coded and cannot be disabled.

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Anando,

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Internet Settings\Zones\0
Value Name: Flags
Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value Data: 21 (in hexadecimal) or 47 (in hexadecimal)

21 (in hexadecimal) = My Computer security zone hidden

47 (in hexadecimal) = My Computer security zone displayed

How to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet Options
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315933


--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

First you have to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet
Options

Actually, how would you go about doing that ? Guess, i am a novice )

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

Actually, I think you can disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste files.

First you have to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet
Options.

Then...

Internet Explorer | Security tab | My Computer Zone |
Miscellaneous Settings | Disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste files

[[Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from this
zone.]]
-----

How to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet Options
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315933

I did change the registry setting so I could see the My Computer Security
Zone in Internet Options, but I chickened out and changed it back before
I made any other changes.
----

How can I prevent users from performing a copy/paste or drag-and-drop
operation in Windows 2000 Explorer?
http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBG/TIP3300/rh3394.htm

[[When you attempt to copy and paste or perform a drag-and-drop operation
for files in either Windows Explorer or Microsoft Internet Explorer, you
may receive the following error message:
Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from this
zone. ]]
Error Message: Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving
files from this zone
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Internet Explorer includes five predefined zones: Internet, Local
Intranet, Trusted Sites, Restricted Sites, and My Computer.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/174360/

[[You can access the security zone settings through the Internet Options
utility in Control Panel, but the My Computer security zone is not
available through the Internet Options utility.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Note By default, My Computer does not appear in the Zone box on the
Security tab. ]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/182569/

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

That one is only for the 'all programs' section under the start menu.
The drag and drop feature of explorer is hard-coded and cannot be
disabled.

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


Chirag wrote:
Sometimes, I accidentally move folders/files into other folders/files
using drag and drop in Windows XP. Anyone know how I can disable it?

Thanks!
Chirag

Under "taskbar and start menu...customize" uncheck dragging and
dropping --
Mike Pawlak

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Anando,

IE and Windows Explorer are related.

For example...

[[This behavior may occur if the ExplorerBar value in the following registry
key is damaged:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

The ExplorerBar value contains positioning information for the All Folders
pane in Windows Explorer.]]
"All Folders" pane missing or Windows Explorer is blank
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=192315

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Hmmm...enlightening. Never realized that explorer settings would be
buried deep within IE settings. Thanks Wesley.

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

Actually, I think you can disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste files.

First you have to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet
Options.

Then...

Internet Explorer | Security tab | My Computer Zone |
Miscellaneous Settings | Disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste files

[[Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from this
zone.]]
-----

How to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet Options
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315933

I did change the registry setting so I could see the My Computer Security
Zone in Internet Options, but I chickened out and changed it back before
I made any other changes.
----

How can I prevent users from performing a copy/paste or drag-and-drop
operation in Windows 2000 Explorer?
http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBG/TIP3300/rh3394.htm

[[When you attempt to copy and paste or perform a drag-and-drop operation
for files in either Windows Explorer or Microsoft Internet Explorer, you
may receive the following error message:
Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from this
zone. ]]
Error Message: Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving
files from this zone
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Internet Explorer includes five predefined zones: Internet, Local
Intranet, Trusted Sites, Restricted Sites, and My Computer.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/174360/

[[You can access the security zone settings through the Internet Options
utility in Control Panel, but the My Computer security zone is not
available through the Internet Options utility.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Note By default, My Computer does not appear in the Zone box on the
Security tab. ]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/182569/

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

That one is only for the 'all programs' section under the start menu.
The drag and drop feature of explorer is hard-coded and cannot be
disabled.

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


Chirag wrote:
Sometimes, I accidentally move folders/files into other folders/files
using drag and drop in Windows XP. Anyone know how I can disable it?

Thanks!
Chirag

Under "taskbar and start menu...customize" uncheck dragging and
dropping --
Mike Pawlak

 

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Yup, i realize Windows explorer and IE are closely related, but never thought that drag/drop
settings could be accessed through IE settings. BTW even after making the regedit and disabling
drag/drop, it still seems to work in explorer. Any ideas ?

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

Anando,

IE and Windows Explorer are related.

For example...

[[This behavior may occur if the ExplorerBar value in the following registry
key is damaged:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

The ExplorerBar value contains positioning information for the All Folders
pane in Windows Explorer.]]
"All Folders" pane missing or Windows Explorer is blank
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=192315

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Hmmm...enlightening. Never realized that explorer settings would be
buried deep within IE settings. Thanks Wesley.

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

Actually, I think you can disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste files.

First you have to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet
Options.

Then...

Internet Explorer | Security tab | My Computer Zone |
Miscellaneous Settings | Disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste files

[[Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from this
zone.]]
-----

How to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet Options
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315933

I did change the registry setting so I could see the My Computer Security
Zone in Internet Options, but I chickened out and changed it back before
I made any other changes.
----

How can I prevent users from performing a copy/paste or drag-and-drop
operation in Windows 2000 Explorer?
http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBG/TIP3300/rh3394.htm

[[When you attempt to copy and paste or perform a drag-and-drop operation
for files in either Windows Explorer or Microsoft Internet Explorer, you
may receive the following error message:
Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from this
zone. ]]
Error Message: Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving
files from this zone
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Internet Explorer includes five predefined zones: Internet, Local
Intranet, Trusted Sites, Restricted Sites, and My Computer.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/174360/

[[You can access the security zone settings through the Internet Options
utility in Control Panel, but the My Computer security zone is not
available through the Internet Options utility.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Note By default, My Computer does not appear in the Zone box on the
Security tab. ]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/182569/

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In Anando [MS-MVP] <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
That one is only for the 'all programs' section under the start menu.
The drag and drop feature of explorer is hard-coded and cannot be
disabled.

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


Chirag wrote:
Sometimes, I accidentally move folders/files into other folders/files
using drag and drop in Windows XP. Anyone know how I can disable it?

Thanks!
Chirag

Under "taskbar and start menu...customize" uncheck dragging and
dropping --
Mike Pawlak

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Anando,

This is all theory for me as I haven't actually tried it.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Yup, i realize Windows explorer and IE are closely related, but never
thought that drag/drop settings could be accessed through IE settings.
BTW even after making the regedit and disabling drag/drop, it still seems
to work in explorer. Any ideas ?

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

Anando,

IE and Windows Explorer are related.

For example...

[[This behavior may occur if the ExplorerBar value in the following
registry key is damaged:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

The ExplorerBar value contains positioning information for the All
Folders pane in Windows Explorer.]]
"All Folders" pane missing or Windows Explorer is blank
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=192315

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Hmmm...enlightening. Never realized that explorer settings would be
buried deep within IE settings. Thanks Wesley.

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


Actually, I think you can disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste
files.

First you have to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet
Options.

Then...

Internet Explorer | Security tab | My Computer Zone |
Miscellaneous Settings | Disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste files

[[Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from
this zone.]]
-----

How to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet Options
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315933

I did change the registry setting so I could see the My Computer
Security Zone in Internet Options, but I chickened out and changed it
back before I made any other changes.
----

How can I prevent users from performing a copy/paste or drag-and-drop
operation in Windows 2000 Explorer?
http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBG/TIP3300/rh3394.htm

[[When you attempt to copy and paste or perform a drag-and-drop
operation for files in either Windows Explorer or Microsoft Internet
Explorer, you may receive the following error message:
Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from
this zone. ]]
Error Message: Your current security settings prohibit copying or
moving files from this zone
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Internet Explorer includes five predefined zones: Internet, Local
Intranet, Trusted Sites, Restricted Sites, and My Computer.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/174360/

[[You can access the security zone settings through the Internet
Options utility in Control Panel, but the My Computer security zone is
not available through the Internet Options utility.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Note By default, My Computer does not appear in the Zone box on the
Security tab. ]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/182569/

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In Anando [MS-MVP] <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
That one is only for the 'all programs' section under the start menu.
The drag and drop feature of explorer is hard-coded and cannot be
disabled.

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


Chirag wrote:
Sometimes, I accidentally move folders/files into other
folders/files using drag and drop in Windows XP. Anyone know how I
can disable it?

Thanks!
Chirag

Under "taskbar and start menu...customize" uncheck dragging and
dropping --
Mike Pawlak

 

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Ok. Thanks anyways...and enjoy the sunday )

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

Anando,

This is all theory for me as I haven't actually tried it.

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Yup, i realize Windows explorer and IE are closely related, but never
thought that drag/drop settings could be accessed through IE settings.
BTW even after making the regedit and disabling drag/drop, it still seems
to work in explorer. Any ideas ?

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Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

Anando,

IE and Windows Explorer are related.

For example...

[[This behavior may occur if the ExplorerBar value in the following
registry key is damaged:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

The ExplorerBar value contains positioning information for the All
Folders pane in Windows Explorer.]]
"All Folders" pane missing or Windows Explorer is blank
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=192315

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In Anando [MS-MVP] <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Hmmm...enlightening. Never realized that explorer settings would be
buried deep within IE settings. Thanks Wesley.

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


Actually, I think you can disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste
files.

First you have to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet
Options.

Then...

Internet Explorer | Security tab | My Computer Zone |
Miscellaneous Settings | Disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste files

[[Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from
this zone.]]
-----

How to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet Options
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315933

I did change the registry setting so I could see the My Computer
Security Zone in Internet Options, but I chickened out and changed it
back before I made any other changes.
----

How can I prevent users from performing a copy/paste or drag-and-drop
operation in Windows 2000 Explorer?
http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBG/TIP3300/rh3394.htm

[[When you attempt to copy and paste or perform a drag-and-drop
operation for files in either Windows Explorer or Microsoft Internet
Explorer, you may receive the following error message:
Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from
this zone. ]]
Error Message: Your current security settings prohibit copying or
moving files from this zone
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Internet Explorer includes five predefined zones: Internet, Local
Intranet, Trusted Sites, Restricted Sites, and My Computer.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/174360/

[[You can access the security zone settings through the Internet
Options utility in Control Panel, but the My Computer security zone is
not available through the Internet Options utility.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Note By default, My Computer does not appear in the Zone box on the
Security tab. ]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/182569/

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In Anando [MS-MVP] <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
That one is only for the 'all programs' section under the start menu.
The drag and drop feature of explorer is hard-coded and cannot be
disabled.

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


Chirag wrote:
Sometimes, I accidentally move folders/files into other
folders/files using drag and drop in Windows XP. Anyone know how I
can disable it?

Thanks!
Chirag

Under "taskbar and start menu...customize" uncheck dragging and
dropping --
Mike Pawlak

 

[Wesley Vogel]

I did, but it's Monday now. ;-(

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Ok. Thanks anyways...and enjoy the sunday )

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Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

Anando,

This is all theory for me as I haven't actually tried it.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Yup, i realize Windows explorer and IE are closely related, but never
thought that drag/drop settings could be accessed through IE settings.
BTW even after making the regedit and disabling drag/drop, it still
seems to work in explorer. Any ideas ?

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


Anando,

IE and Windows Explorer are related.

For example...

[[This behavior may occur if the ExplorerBar value in the following
registry key is damaged:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

The ExplorerBar value contains positioning information for the All
Folders pane in Windows Explorer.]]
"All Folders" pane missing or Windows Explorer is blank
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=192315

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In Anando [MS-MVP] <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Hmmm...enlightening. Never realized that explorer settings would be
buried deep within IE settings. Thanks Wesley.

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


Actually, I think you can disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste
files.

First you have to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet
Options.

Then...

Internet Explorer | Security tab | My Computer Zone |
Miscellaneous Settings | Disable: Drag and drop or copy and paste
files

[[Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from
this zone.]]
-----

How to Enable the My Computer Security Zone in Internet Options
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315933

I did change the registry setting so I could see the My Computer
Security Zone in Internet Options, but I chickened out and changed it
back before I made any other changes.
----

How can I prevent users from performing a copy/paste or drag-and-drop
operation in Windows 2000 Explorer?
http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBG/TIP3300/rh3394.htm

[[When you attempt to copy and paste or perform a drag-and-drop
operation for files in either Windows Explorer or Microsoft Internet
Explorer, you may receive the following error message:
Security Alert
Your current security settings prohibit copying or moving files from
this zone. ]]
Error Message: Your current security settings prohibit copying or
moving files from this zone
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Internet Explorer includes five predefined zones: Internet, Local
Intranet, Trusted Sites, Restricted Sites, and My Computer.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/174360/

[[You can access the security zone settings through the Internet
Options utility in Control Panel, but the My Computer security zone
is not available through the Internet Options utility.]]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;284995

[[Note By default, My Computer does not appear in the Zone box on the
Security tab. ]]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/182569/

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In Anando [MS-MVP] <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
That one is only for the 'all programs' section under the start
menu. The drag and drop feature of explorer is hard-coded and
cannot be disabled.

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

In memory of Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


Chirag wrote:
Sometimes, I accidentally move folders/files into other
folders/files using drag and drop in Windows XP. Anyone know how I
can disable it?

Thanks!
Chirag

Under "taskbar and start menu...customize" uncheck dragging and
dropping --
Mike Pawlak