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Outlook Drag & Drop Attachments Not Working: 5 Easy Fixes
Press the ESC key multiple times or repair the Outlook folder
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Several users told us that although the drag-and-drop feature is working fine on their PC, it isn’t working when done from Outlook. The drag-and-drop feature lets you easily attach any file to your email on Outlook otherwise it would take multiple clicks to accomplish.
But the fact of not being unable to drag and drop attachments on Outlook can be frustrating. Fortunately, in this guide, we will give you some effective solutions that will help you understand why this problem is occurring and how you can easily fix it.
Why am I unable to drag and drop attachments on Outlook?
After our research, we have prepared a list of some of the most common reasons which is why you are unable to drag and drop attachments on Outlook:
How can I resolve unable to drag and drop attachments on Outlook problem?
Before applying any advanced solutions:
1. Do not run Outlook with admin privileges
When the program, in our case MS Outlook, is running with admin privileges, or elevated privileges than the File Explorer, then drag-and-drop between the two won’t work.
Trying to do so will show you a blocked mouse icon or a different icon to highlight the operation cannot be performed. So, follow the above steps, uncheck the admin option and see if this resolves the problem or not.
2. Reset MS Outlook folders
The issue can also trigger because of corrupt Outlook files and folders. You can run the above command and reset the Outlook folders. Do not worry, they will be automatically created once you launch Outlook back again.
3. Toggle on/off Cached Exchange Mode
4. Create a new Outlook profile
A corrupt Outlook profile can also trigger multiple issues with your email client, one of which is the unable to drag and drop attachments on Outlook issue.
Simply delete your previous account, follow the steps to add a new Outlook account, and check if this resolves the issue or not.
5. Use Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant
You can also use the troubleshooting tool, which will help you fix certain problems related to Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook.
Also, you can refer to ouruse multiple accounts in MS Outlookguide. Did you know that Microsoft Outlook also comes with anautomated replay feature, that replies to incoming emails on your behalf?
We also have a troubleshooting guide to fixOutlook that keeps asking for a passwordissue. IfMicrosoft Outlook is running slowfor you, then we would suggest you check out our guide.
If for you, one of theOutlook folder has disappearedcheck out our dedicated guide to fix the problem.
Feel free to let us know in the comments below, which one of the above solutions resolved the unable to drag and drop attachments on Outlook problem.
More about the topics:Outlook,Outlook Errors
Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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