Having problems drag'n'dropping in Mountain Lion

When dragging files around in OSX - they won't "drop" when released. Hardware is MBP late 2008 and Mac Pro late 2008.
Any help is much appreciated - have been looking forward to this update...
I've already tried these options: http://www.switchingtomac.com/tutorials/osx/cant-drag-and-drop-in-os-x-lion/

Deleting AirParrotDriver.kext & APExtFramebuffer.kext fixed it for me!! I used Easyfind to look for them and then delete them! Glad its over now!

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The purpose of this exercise is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login. Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode* and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
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