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Can't move certain files in Finder

Hello everyone,


I am a brand new Mac user currently using a new MacBook Pro (13) updated to the most recent version of Catalina. I am having a weird problem with Finder. I can't move certain files to other folders or the trash. I can delete them by right clicking but if I try to drag them somewhere they won't move. Other files can be moved fine.


I have tried to restart Finder, restart the computer, deleted the preference files for the mouse/trackpad (found a list in an OSXTips post). I thought maybe it was a permissions issue so when I check the file using get info it says that I have both read and write permissions. And again I can just right click and delete the file but it won't let me move it anywhere.


Just wondered if there was something else to try before I just reformat the computer and start over.



Thanks,


J

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 13, 2020 4:58 AM

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Posted on Jul 14, 2020 5:12 AM

This is just an update for anyone looking to solve this issue. After scouring the internet for a few days I came across a post suggesting it is a trackpad setting. I messed around with the settings and now don't seem to have a problem.

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Jul 13, 2020 6:00 AM in response to a brody

First of all thanks for your help. I totally get what you are saying about system files. But for example I can't do anything with a pdf file that is a newsletter from my kid's school. I can't move it to trash or documents. I can check permission (which I have read/write). I can even right click and delete it. I just can't move it.


Thanks again,


J

Can't move certain files in Finder

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