A new problem: cannot drag anymore

In addition to all recent MacBook Pro problems (keyboard dead and USB not working after wake up) I am suffering for a new problem: I cannot move files with the mouse or trackpad anymore.
I can select a file, but drag operation does not start. I didn't do anything recently (e.g. installing new stuff) that could lead to such a problem.
Moreover, even after a restart the issue remains - so I'm definitely stuck.
Any idea or suggestion?

Have you guys checked the settings of the keyboard and mouse on the system preferences? sometimes you gotta set them up again in the case of a different profile.
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hello and thanks for your reply
but why you quote only the part of VLC?
One thing at a time. Occam's razor.
and why u believe this is normal?
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i started my windows bootcamp partition before and i saw this works.
and i remember trying VLC in tiger a lot of years before, this was ok.
and yes of course it would be also normal to drop a picture in the photoshop canvas.
so what is not normal here is my problem, if u can help i'm happy if you cannot please don't confuse it more
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