Windows – How can I disable the drag handle on the desktop?

Any idea how the ability to “drag” the desktop app can be turned off? I’m talking about the area in the top-middle of the screen that changes the mouse cursor when you hover over it. On metro apps it makes sense, but on the desktop more often than not I end up inadvertently dragging the desktop somewhere when trying to select icons.

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If it can’t be turned off for the desktop only, can it be disabled globally?

Solution:

This article suggests that Skip Metro Suite would allow you to turn off the drag to close interface. I imagine it will set some registry key.

Skip Metro Utility

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