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Drag and drop confirmation in xp

Need to have a confirmation prompt when draging files to a new location whether local or on network shares.

Any ideas on how to solve this?

Thanks

bluepig

Train users to use left mouse button. When they let go of the button ("drop") there is a popup box asking them what they want to do (copy, move, cancel).

bluepig

OOPS must be a lefty! I meant the right mouse button.

deisrobinson

Looking around and based on this post from 2004:
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/21041849/Drag-Drop-confirmation-in-Windows-Explorer.html

Unfortunately this doesn't seem possible. One option however is to lock the drag and drop functionality to prevent accidental moves.

Of my knowledge this was one of those things that everyone wanted to figure out but never did. Good luck!

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jplatt1

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Deisrobinson how do you lock the drag and drop functionality?

Bluepig - training users to do that is like asking them to stay and work an extra 10 minutes..not going to happen..

jplatt1

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Natcom: I will experiment with the mouse control, I have seen other postings with this option with mixed results. I will get back to you.

deisrobinson

Per this answer:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080227045337AABoj1s

You can try any three of the options listed.

jplatt1

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NatCom should have been awarded the 500 points...something burbed here!

jplatt1

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NatCom..you all set now...FULL POINTS! Thanks to all