I can't drag files???

[GameKiller1119]

I have a MacBook Pro and all of a sudden.... I can't move any files! I can't drag them to the trash... I can't drag them into different folders... can't drag icon's from the dock and so on. Does anyone have any ideas?

 

[angemon89]

Weird, I had this problem like 30 minutes ago. It happened when I unplugged my MBP from my external display to use on my couch.

Anyway, I just restarted finder and it went back to normal. Try hitting Command+Option+Escape and relaunching finder. Another way to do this is by opening up Terminal and typing "killall Finder" (capital F in Finder)

 

[Gregg2]

GK1119, did the Restart fix it for you?

 

[GameKiller1119]

Unfortunately, no it didn't work.

 

[-aggie-]

Unfortunately, no it didn't work.

I assume you tried restarting your Mac?

 

[Gregg2]

Unfortunately, no it didn't work.

Ok then, try logging in under a different user account.

Does the problem go away then?

 

[Matt-Man-Plus]

Sounds like a permissions problem. Do you have the proper permissions to move the files?

 

[GameKiller1119]

Yes, I've restarted it. I'll add a new user and see if that works now. Where would I go to change the permissions?

 

[GameKiller1119]

I just tried logging in uder a diff name and that didn't work either.

 

[Gregg2]

Where would I go to change the permissions?

Highlight file icon, Get Info
Click lock at bottom, supply password
Change permissions, relock

 

[-aggie-]

I would suggest repairing permissions. If that's what you meant by changing them, okay.