I can't move any files

I can't move, copy, paste, or drag any of my files. I have reset my permissions checked my disk and it says all is well. When you look at the files or folders they say I have permission as the administrator. I did an fsck in single user mode and all is well. Anyone out there experience anything like this???? For the record, I can rename files and folders.

No, nothing happens. You can't move it, nudge it, copy it, just nothing. This is just one of the craziest things I have ever seen. I was hoping for for the best.
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