Can't drag docs from desktop onto the HD icon.

I am no longer able to drag documents onto the hard drive. I get an error message: The item “xxxxxx” can’t be moved because “Macintosh HD” can’t be modified. Do I "authenticate" or run to the apple store. I've had this computer for 2 years; updated to 10.6.7  several months ago. Today the problem started. Please advise.

Select Macintosh HD instead. If you use the authenticate option, you'll be asked to provide your password. The file will then be moved or you'll get a similar error message, in which case you'll need to unlock the drive from the Get Info window or elsewhere.
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