Home Sharing, 9.0.2 and Copying Between Computers

I've upgraded to the new iTunes version and can no longer copy files between computers. Unfortunately, when I try to drag a file over from the library, it will not drag (previously no problem with this function).
I've followed all of the "help" pages I could locate and searched the forums (2 hours for these processes), checked all connections and can load the library from the "other" computers. I've also noticed some function buttons are missing on the lower right hand corner as instructed in various help screens.
Any help is greatly appreciated.

reinstall the program because one of the dll. files didn't load. these programs are the same just an upgrade

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