Spring-loaded folders not functioning

Option is checked in Finder preferences, delay short. When I move my mouse over a folder, nothing happens. What am I missing? Is it just broken on my machine?
Thanks,
Joe.

Spring-loaded folders only spring open when you drag something onto their icons, not when you mouse-over them.

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I went into Finder Preferences to make sure it was activated, and it was and changed the setting to open faster, but that did not make a difference. The folders just are not responding.
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Problem is to activate Spring-Loaded Folders. Opening Finder>Preferences>General does not show on the bottom slider for adjustment of it. So I believe something else is missing. Would someone be so kind to point to the solution.

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