Drag and drop file in windows 8.1 possible?

[Fangbeast]

The more I hear about your problems the more I realize that we have identical problems!
Good luck..

@Sparkie: I just finished reading 30 pages of drag and drop problems of windows 8 etc, each more bizarre than the next. Quite a lot of the hints wanted to edit keys with regedit (That didn't exist) or gpedit.msc for which the entries didn't exist.

Old versions of StarDock Fences mentioned (Which I don't have) and Logitech mouse drivers (Which I also don't have, except for the Microsoft installed ones)

I think the registry from 8 to 8.1 was dramatically overhauled and reorganised.

@TassyJim Mother-in law's son wants to know the bond for the nursing home, the reserve price for the house, his wife is going to be at the auction, he is demanding keys to the house. All this and he call his mother 3 times a year and has NEVER gone to her house to help her, love her, nothing.

Sounds familiar?

I was warned that non present family will always turn up when there is money to be sniffed.

[Sparkie]

This doesn't work for me and drag/dropping images but maybe you'll have better luck on your side.

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#MSGFLT_ADD = 1
#WM_COPYGLOBALDATA = 73
ChangeWindowMessageFilter_(#WM_DROPFILES, #MSGFLT_ADD)
ChangeWindowMessageFilter_(#WM_COPYDATA, #MSGFLT_ADD)
ChangeWindowMessageFilter_(#WM_COPYGLOBALDATA, #MSGFLT_ADD)

[Sparkie]

If anyone is interested, here is the skinny on my drag/drop issue.

By default, my app runs at Medium Integrity Level. IE (with Protected Mode enabled) runs at Low Integrity Level. This prevents drag and drop from IE (low) to my app (medium).

Disabling UAC through registry OR disbaling Protected Mode in IE fixes the issue, BUT neither are options for me as I cannot expect the end user to agree to those options.

The best fix I found so far is detailed here.

I think Kuron was right, just dump drag and drop all together and find another method to get the job done.

[heartbone]

I think Kuron was right, just dump drag and drop all together and find another method to get the job done.

A big step backwards!
I totally disagree with that way of doing things.
I believe it's better to stay away from Windows Eight... unless it's a job requirement.
Too many unnecessary hoops.
Most new Windows 8 desktop systems have that "downgrade" option for a reason.
Stick with what works.

[srod]

Is it just dragging from IE which is a problem Sparks or is it explorer as well?

[IdeasVacuum]

It is mindless 'security', as though everything AV is more important than the usability of the device and apps. Why don't they just bring back the typewriter?

[Sparkie]

Is it just dragging from IE which is a problem Sparks or is it explorer as well?

It's IE (protected Mode) and Chrome, or any app/browser running with Low Integrity. Win Explorer works fine.

It is mindless 'security', as though everything AV is more important than the usability of the device and apps. Why don't they just bring back the typewriter?

I agree...computer security is taking all the fun out coding. Might as well go back to pinting t-shirts.