IPhoto '09 8.1.2 Doesn't import via drag and drop!

My Macbook Pro version of iPhoto won't allow me to drag & drop photos into the albums. It will allow import via menu but only as new events and then still won't allow me to add to existing albums. I have tried reinstalling OS as I had another problem with moving files across the network, it allowed copy but not move. When the photo is chosen I then drag into the correct album. It shows the green cross but doesn't allow the drop. It also doesn't let go of the file so the the photo is attached to the cursor until I force quit on iphoto.
Anyone got any ideas please as I really use iphoto to push my files around my network & devices.
Thanks
Pete

Read through this:
http://www.switchingtomac.com/tutorials/osx/cant-drag-and-drop-in-os-x-lion/
Test in another User account. Try booting into Safe Mode:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1455
If you don't maintain a current backup, I guarantee you will lose ALL of your data, not some...ALL.

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