Macbook Pro, Snow Leopard , can't drag and drop?

I have a 13" Macbook Pro and I am unable to drag and drop with my trackpad but I can with a wired mouse.  I have reinstalled Snow Leopard and checked every conceivable setting and checked the trackpad.  The trackpad will do everything else but 'drag and drop".  Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Sounds as if it may be a hardware issue with your trackpad - I would take it into your local Apple Store or an AASP and let them run diagnostic tests on the trackpad. If you've already reinstalled SL, that would be my suggestion.
Good luck,
Clinton

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