I cannot attach any documents using my mac. Why?

Hi. I have had my Mac for about 2 months now, and about 2 weeks ago or so, it stopped allowing me to add attachments, in any program. I have tried yahoo email, secure emails with my bank, attaching documents in my online classroom, and nothing happens. I haven't changed anything, at least that I am aware of. Anyone have any ideas?

Hey Deb!
In my experience this issue is caused by a dodgy Internet Plugin.
If you navigate to Macintosh HD > Library > Internet Plug ins - This is where most plugins are likely to be found.
Now, the easiest way to find the faulty one, is take them all out (just drag them to the desktop) and test in Safari again, if the issue is still happening, you can determine that it's not one of those plugins.
If it DOESN'T happen, drag 1/2 of those plugins back into the folder and test again, if it happens now, one of the plugins that was just dragged back is causing the issue.
Note: Make sure you QUIT Safari before you test each time.
Hope this helps,
Regards,
Zet.

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