Unble to pull direction handle

Hello everyone,
I'm using Illustrator CS2 on Mac at work. The problem is I can't modify shape with the direction handle / point. Neither object and layer are locked. I'm not able to pull the direction handle when I drag it with direct select tool, it seems like it is locked. I need some help.
Thanks in advance!

If the handle is visible, the point it applies to is selected, so it cannot be locked, since locked object cannot be selected. I too have been frustrated while trying to click on a control handle. Illustrator is extremely fussy about where you click when moving those things. Try aiming a little lower. Turning on Smart Guides will probably help, too.

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