Unable to move files or folder in Finder GUI

I am no longer able to drag files in Finder folders nor on the Desktop using my mouse or the trackpad. As administrative user, I still have read/write privileges over folders and file and none are "locked." It is still possible to move items to the trash via the Finder's menu command. I simply cannot manipulate any of the files in the Finder GUI with my cursor input devices.

same problem here.
The only solution i've found is to trash finder preference file and reboot.

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