Having issues with your WinRAR and trying to drag-and-drop items, but nothing is happening? This guide is here to shed some light on the steps that you can take to fix the “WinRAR Could Not Start Drag and Drop Issue”.
Step 1: Update WinRAR
The first thing that you should do is update WinRAR to the latest version. This can be done by heading to the WinRAR Download Page and downloading the latest version for free. When you have downloaded and installed the new program, restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Step 2: Repair Your WinRAR installation
The second step that you should take is repairing WinRAR from the Control Panel. Following these steps will achieve this:
- Go to the Start menu
- Select Control Panel
- Open the Programs category
- Click Uninstall a Program
- Click on WinRAR and select the option to ‘Repair’
Follow the various on-screen steps until the installation has been repaired. Don’t forget to restart your computer when this is completed.
Step 3: Check Task Manager
The final step is to check that everything is running correctly over in Task Manager. This can be done by heading to the task manager (Ctrl + Alt + Del) and then selecting the processes tab. Check for any files related to WinRAR in the list, including any that could be taking up large amounts of RAM. If any WinRAR related processes appear to be taking too much RAM, then it’s best to end them with the ‘End task’ feature.
FAQ
Q1: What is WinRAR?
WinRAR is a data compression and archiving tool used to compress large files and folders into smaller ones. It also allows for the extraction of files from an archive and can be used to encrypt data for extra security.
Q2: How do I download a new version of WinRAR?
Head to the WinRAR Download Page and download the latest version for free.
Q3: How do I repair my WinRAR installation?
Follow these steps:
- Go to the Start menu
- Select Control Panel
- Open the Programs category
- Click Uninstall a Program
- Click on WinRAR and select the option to ‘Repair’
Follow the various on-screen steps until the installation has been repaired. Don't forget to restart your computer when this is completed.
Q4: What is the Task Manager?
The Task Manager is a tool in Windows used to monitor and manage applications running on the computer. It can be used to end applications, look at resource usage by processes and applications, and check startup applications.
Q5: How do I check if there are any WinRAR related processes in the Task Manager?
Head to the task manager (Ctrl + Alt + Del) and then select the processes tab. Check for any files related to WinRAR in the list, including any that could be taking up large amounts of RAM. If any WinRAR related processes appear to be taking too much RAM, then it’s best to end them with the ‘End task’ feature.