Microsoft added a ton of new features and design changes to its Windows 11 OS last year.

Many users even downgraded to Windows 10 to get the feature back in their lives.

To check for the latest updates and download them on Windows 11, follow the steps right below.

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1.UseWindows + Ito open theSettings appin Windows 11.

2.Go to theWindows Updatetab from the left pane and click theCheck for updatesbutton.

3.Once the Windows 11 22H2 update shows up, click theDownload and installbutton.

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4.Wait for the update to complete and thenrestart your PCor laptop.

However, it is worth mentioning that there is a major drawback to this fix.

Hence, it is of utmost importance that you follow the below steps just as they are.

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With these out of the way, lets get into the steps, shall we?

1.Use theWindows + Rshortcut to bring up theRuntool in Windows 11.

5.Once it gets created, name itUndockingDisabledand pressEnterto save.

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6.Next, double-hit the newly-created DWORD value, set theValue datato 1, and click theOKbutton to save.

7.Restartyour Windows 11 PC or laptop.

Now, with this significant change in Windows Registry Edit, try using the drag-and-drop feature in Windows 11.

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It should be working fine on your PC or laptop now.

1.pop swing open the folder or applicationfrom which you want to drag and drop your file or folder.

Now, we know that it is not the easiest way to use drag and drop in Windows 11.

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Go to the windowfrom which you want to drag and drop a file.

Once you master it, you wont be needing drag and drop via the Taskbar anymore.

And issues in system files might cause failures in basic Windows functions such as drag and drop.

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So, to run an SFC scan in Windows 11, follow the steps right below.

1.PressWindows + Sto openWindows search.

2.Search forCommand Promptand click theRun as administratorbutton.

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Start with the first one and launch the next one only when the previous scan is finished.

3.After all the DISM scans are completed,reboot your Windows 11 PCor laptop.

2.TypeWindows Securityand fire up the program from the search results.

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3.Open theVirus and threat protectionmenu on the following window.

4.Next, click theScan optionsbutton located right under theQuick scanbutton.

5.Next, select theFull scanoption and start the scan by clicking theScan nowbutton below.

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6.Wait for the scan to complete.

7.After deleting the threat actors,cycle your machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is drag-and-drop via Taskbar available in Windows 11?

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Why cant I drag and drop files in Windows 11?

How to enable drag and drop in Windows 11?

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