Can't copy and paste or drag files and folders

In the last few days I can no longer drag files or folders on my desktop, in my mail program (Entourage) and I can't copy and paste anymore. I also can't get iDisk to come up. It keeps givng me error messeges. (error code -50). Anyone had similar problems and know of a solution?

When did you last run a bit of basic maintenance?
Repairing permissions is important, and should always be carried out both before and after any software installation or update.
Go to Disk Utility (this is in your Utilities Folder in your Application folder) and click on the icon of your hard disk (not the one with all the numbers).
In First Aid, click on Repair Permissions.
This only takes a minute or two in Tiger, but much longer in Leopard.
Background information here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25751
and here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302672
An article on troubleshooting Permissions can be found here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2963
By the way, you can ignore any messages about SUID or ACL file permissions, as explained here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1448?viewlocale=en_US
If you were having any serious problems with your Mac you might as well complete the exercise by repairing your hard disk as well. You cannot do this from the same start-up disk. Reboot from your install disk (holding down the C key). Once it opens, select your language, and then go to Disk Utility from the Utilities menu. Select your hard disk as before and click Repair.
Once that is complete reboot again from your usual start-up disk.
More useful reading here:
Resolve startup issues and perform disk maintenance with Disk Utility and fsck
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1417?viewlocale=en_US
For a full description of how to resolve Disk, Permission and Cache Corruption, you should read this FAQ from the X Lab:
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/repairprocess.html

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Am 14.05.2012 um 13:49 schrieb FrankBiederich:
Re: Bridge CS6 Mac XMP File Info Panel Bug: can't copy and paste metadata
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Thanks for your report; we'll look into it.
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I can't copy and paste anymore (I know how it just won't work) and also cannot delete files.

I can't copy and paste anything anywhere. not in a word doc, not in an email, nothing. I am also not able to delete files can you tell me what how to fix this. any suggetsions. I am not very computer savy so you may have to give directions for dummies.

Try a Permissions Repair, followed by a Restart...
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2)     Click First Aid.
3)     Click Verify Disk Permissions to test permissions.
                    Wait until it is Completed...
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                    Wait until it is Completed...
5)     Quit Disc Utility and Restart your Computer
Disc Utility Repair Permissions Feature
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1452
As long as the Report states ‘Permissions Repair Complete’ all should be fine...
See here for statements that can be Safely Ignored... for 10.5 and 10.6:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1448

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