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Icons disappear when Dragging
Hi All,
Does anyone know how to fix this problem? I just got an I5150 and it appears that when I drag icons on the desktop, I can't see the "shadow image" when moving the icon.
Thanks,
-=~ TechnoSavey ~=-
Dell Inspiron 5150
Intel Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 GHz / 256 MB RAM
15" SXGA+ TFT
BIOS Version A23
Windows Home Edition SP1
64MB NVIDIA GeForce 5200
40GB Ultra ATA HD
Dell TrueMobile 1300 WLAN
4X DVD+RW
Message Edited by TechnoSavey on 01-07-2004 08:32 PM
violaten
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January 8th, 2004 02:00
Same happens to me on an 8600 with WSXGA+.
Edit: And I don't think an effect's disabled 'cause it usually shows the icon while dragging on my old old PC.
Message Edited by violaten on 01-07-2004 10:37 PM
DumDeDum
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January 8th, 2004 05:00
Right click My Computer
Properties
Advanced Tab
Settings button under performance
Unclick the Show folder - files while dragging.
Apply
Go back again and check it again and the problem will be solved.
Basically check box, apply, uncheck box, apply, then checkbox again and apply
Good luck!
TechnoSavey
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January 8th, 2004 17:00
I could have sworn that I tried that at least 10 times and it did not fix my problem. When the "Show windows contents while dragging" is unchecked, the icons don't disappear anymore, but when I checked that option again, my icons started disappearing again.
Well, I'm not sure what I did, but I eventually did fix this problem by re-installing Windows XP. There must be some corrupt files cause after the install, all was good.
Why does this thing ship from factory with problems? I thought they put the computer through some sort of systems test before it is actually shipped out.
Thanks to the forum members for your help,
-=~ TechnoSavey ~=-
Dell Inspiron 5100
Intel Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 GHz / 256 MB
15" SXGA+ TFT
BIOS Version A29
Windows Home Edition SP1
64MB NVIDIA GeForce 5200 GO
40GB Ultra ATA HD
Dell TrueMobile 1300 WLAN
4X DVD+RW / CD-RW Combo
MJH56
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January 8th, 2004 20:00
Eureka! Just un-installed the Dell Media Experience, rebooted and the settings are retained. Problem solved! Unbelievable! Not only is this a simple fix but it is totally Dell's fault with their choice on including Dell Media Center (a product of little utility.)
http://delltalk.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=sw_winxp&message.id=98660&view=by_date_ascending&page=4
Hope that helps.