OS Lion: Can't drag attachments into Mail message, Can't drag files into Trash

Dragging an attachment into a Mail causes a crash adn I have to force quit. I can attach files via the menu, but keep forgetting and have to keep force quitting.
Also (probably not connected), I can't move files into the Trash... Just get a Moving "xxxx" to "Trash" dialog and the progress bar never changes...
Have created a new User and the problem persists.
Any ideas?
Mac OS X Lion 10.7.3 (11D50)

damnfool wrote:
Have created a new User and the problem persists.
Boot up holding command-r keys into Lion Recovery Volume. Reinstall Lion and it will "install in place" so none of your own data or settings should be effected.

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