Need a way to disable folder portals

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Is there any way to disable folder portal creation? My workflow often includes adding a shortcut to my desktop for quick access to a network directory. The fastest way to do this is by holding the alt key while dragging the target folder to the desktop, however Fences kind of hijacks this to create a folder portal which just isn't useful for me. Is there any way to just completely disable folder portals? Or maybe reassign the hotkey so I can use alt+drag to make a shortcut? Thanks.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

I have forwarded your report to the Stardock support team for their review and recommendations.

Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates.

We really do appreciate your feedback, thanks.

Siege of Centauri
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Not currently no, but I will pass your suggestion along.

Thank you for your feedback.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

One more from me. Hijacking the alt-key this way is definitely a bad idea, especially for a feature we don’t all want. I can see that the issue goes back many years.

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Ditto on the request to disable folder portals!!

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

A few months later, I agree with OP. There should DEFINITELY be an option to disable the behavior of creating portals with Alt+Drag&Drop.

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Galileji, reply 6

A few months later, I agree with OP. There should DEFINITELY be an option to disable the behavior of creating portals with Alt+Drag&Drop.

Hello,
I have forwarded your problem/question to Stardock Support Team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

I have to say say this is a bit of a deal breaker for me. I need the normal behaviour of drag and drop more that I need Fences.

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

You can left click and drag the folder and before you drop it on the desktop, press Ctrl+Shift.

Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello all-

A hidden option has been added for an upcoming version, v6.02 and onward.

You can enable it by setting DisableCreateFolderPortalHere to a DWORD of 1, at the registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Stardock\Fences\Settings

We'll be evaluating where to perhaps put this option in the UI, without adding too much of a mess to the Folder Portals area.

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