Cannot drag & drop to iPhoto

I've had this computer since February & it's always let me drag & drop photos until last week. I can't find anything in settings to fix this?
Thanks
Erica

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This procedure is a diagnostic test. It won’t solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of this test is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account. Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
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