Hold+for+dragging


 * Hold for dragging **

There is a feature on the Windows XP mouse panel that allows you to click on a file for a second or so (in fact, you can decide on its time), then release your finger and your file is automatically locked, selected and ready to move as if you are still holding down your mouse button.

Then, by simply moving your mouse, the dragging is done. So, whenever you find your desired place for the file to be placed, you can just finish your process with a single click.

To begin this technique, start by clicking on **Start** and going to the **Control Panel**. Ensure that you are using the Classic View of your Control Panel. Then select the **Mouse** icon.



Now, your Mouse Properties window has appeared. Take a look at the top of the window to make sure the first tab, the **Buttons** Tab, is selected.

Now, look at the lower section of the window. This is where you will find the **ClickLock** properties area. Check/tick the box that reads "Turn On ClickLock." Upon checking this box, the **Settings** button becomes vivid.

Click on it to pop up a small window with the ClickLock Settings feature.



As you can see in the image, there is a bar extended from the short to long period. With this, you can select the amount of time you want Windows to hold down your mouse button for you when you're transferring a file from one location to another. With whatever time period you choose, just remember that you will not have to continuously hold down your mouse button by yourself. Windows will do it for you. The long end of the scroll bar, holds it for a long time. Please note that Windows XP does this through software and your mouse button __is not__ held down physically.

Initially select the shortest time. Once you do that, you can then experiment with the delay time to suit yourself. Just click on the blue header of the small window for nearly a second and then release your finger.

Without any clicking on any mouse button, just move your mouse to see your window moving.

You are dragging a window, but without your routine, repetitious holding down of your mouse button. Then, when you make a single click, it actually unselects your window.

Try it! Move your ClickLock window to a corner of your desktop and then make a single click to drop your window there. If you choose longer ranges, you should press your mouse button **down longer before letting go.** It is really up to you to find the most convenient time for your needs. Now, click **OK** and **OK** again to exit.

The ClickLock feature is a very handy method that simply enables us to drag your files without having to continuously hold down our mouse buttons.