Cant copy/paste/drag in OS X Lion 10.7.2 Need Help.

I can not copy and paste anything, I cant drag anything on my deskop either. I have tried starting up in "Safe Mode" but did not have success. Please help, this problem is extremely annoying.

While it will not likely help, try repairing permissions in Disk Utility.
Also, try booting into safe mode by holding down shift while rebooting. It takes a while to boot. See if it works in safe mode.
If that doesn't help, reset PRAM by holding down cmd-opt-p-r on reboot. Keep holding until you hear the chime two more times.

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The only solutions I have found ultimately tell you to do a Archive and Install procedure but it appears that in doing so you lose all your applications. Is this correct?
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*A few suggestions:*
Restarting your computer may cure your copy/paste & your other problems. You did not mention that you have already done so after repairing permissions.
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Boot up from your Tiger, Leopard or Snow Leopard Install DVD while holding down the "c" key.
Select the language you wish to use, and then choose "Disk Utility" from the menu bar.
Your HD should appear in a panel on the left hand side of the window which opens. Select it and then click on the "repair disk" button in the right hand section of the window.
Once this process has been completed restart your computer and repair permissions directly from Disk Utility.
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-mj
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