Fix Drag and Drop Not Working in Windows 11

Last updated: June 10, 2025

Fix broken drag and drop in File Explorer, taskbar, and between apps. Covers Explorer restart, UAC conflicts, mouse settings, and system repair.

Overview

Can't drag files between folders or to the taskbar? This guide fixes all common drag and drop failures in Windows 11.

What this helps with

What to expect: Easy difficulty • usually about 5-10 minutes.

This is one of 67 Software Issues fixes in the WindowsHelper library. The full step-by-step fix lives in the WindowsHelper app.

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