Gawain 0 #1 March 27, 2003 I can't believe I've not been able to figure this out. But my desktop on my NT workstation will not allow me to click/drag/drop. The icons are not "auto-arranged" and I can't find the appropriate tool to correct the issue. Any suggestions (and no, getting rid of the computer, or WinNT is not an option, unfortunately)?So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 March 27, 2003 Right click still work? Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #3 March 27, 2003 Right click works. "Auto-arrange" is not enabled.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #4 March 27, 2003 did you try shaking the monitor violently? apparently that works! My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #5 March 27, 2003 Thanks, I'll use that as a last resort on my last day (if it ever comes)...BTW, your avatar is frightening.Any other suggestions from the peanut gallery? So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #6 March 27, 2003 LOL, you could use the water-cooling system. most computers will overheat...that b/c they are out of water. the radiator is on the back of the monitor on top! just put the H2O in the vents! LOL I use XP so I really couldnt help ya!(funny yoyu should say that about my avatar, I just posted to the Clarifacation thread) My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #7 March 27, 2003 You know what the NT in Windows NT stands for? Not TestedTry this: Right click on your desktop On the Arrange Icons pop-up menu, un-check Auto Arrange Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #8 March 27, 2003 Thanks...I was hoping for another kind of peanuts... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #9 March 27, 2003 Are you on a Network? Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #10 March 27, 2003 Last time that happened to me, a reboot cleared it up. Do you have TweakUI installed on that system? . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #11 March 28, 2003 Yes, I am on a network.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #12 March 28, 2003 QuoteLast time that happened to me, a reboot cleared it up. Do you have TweakUI installed on that system? Reboot: Check. Resolved: No. TweakUI...nope. Thanks...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #13 March 28, 2003 One other thought -- do you have "Active Desktop" installed? If so, maybe a setting in there? I looked through Technet and found nothing exactly like you've described. . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #14 March 28, 2003 Can't you arrange some powerfull magnets on each icon, and pull them to the desired area of the screen ? -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #15 March 28, 2003 Thankfully, no active desktop installed. This isn't a typical "click-and-drag" where you see the icon move with your mouse then snap back to where it was. This is click-drag and see your mouse turn into a circle (/) with slash. Very much like what an active desktop might behave, but the setting isn't there... phooey...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #16 March 28, 2003 do you have the option of loggin in as anohter user and trying it?it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #17 March 28, 2003 QuoteYes, I am on a network. Im not so sure about NT, but with 2k your administrator can limit your ability to change your desktop setting's. Especially if your system is active directory implemented. A lot of companies do that so the screen will display a company logo ect. Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #18 March 28, 2003 Quote You know what the NT in Windows NT stands for? Not TestedTry this: Right click on your desktop On the Arrange Icons pop-up menu, un-check Auto Arrange Actually NT stands for No Thanks __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajones 0 #19 March 28, 2003 I'm with Ray. Probably a policy setting on the network. The laws of physics are strictly enforced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattM 0 #20 March 28, 2003 Is this NT 4.0? or 2k? Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
