File operations are not supported in this environment.

NinjaGirl236
Junior Member

05-01-2016, 01:08 PM

Hi, I'm using macOS Sierra on an older rMBP13 device. Recently, I've noticed I can't drag or drop files or folders anymore. Normally I use the hold gesture or three-finger drag (enabled in Accessibility). I also can't copy or paste content. When I try to paste text with cmd-v, it sounds like deleting a character in a text field. It seems permissions might be the issue. I've searched online but only found reinstall suggestions, which aren't helpful right now.

NinjaGirl236

05-01-2016, 01:08 PM #1

SpiritClaws
Member

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05-01-2016, 02:43 PM

It’s not likely it’s about permissions, but you can always fix permissions by using "fsck -fy" in the terminal. I’ll check it for you.

SpiritClaws

05-01-2016, 02:43 PM #2

It’s not likely it’s about permissions, but you can always fix permissions by using "fsck -fy" in the terminal. I’ll check it for you.

Fufuit
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05-01-2016, 11:01 PM

I noticed the terminal error: volume isn't mounted for writing. Try running it with (-l) to lock the volume first. After that, using -l again provided clearer options.

Fufuit

05-01-2016, 11:01 PM #3

I noticed the terminal error: volume isn't mounted for writing. Try running it with (-l) to lock the volume first. After that, using -l again provided clearer options.

star11931
Junior Member

05-02-2016, 12:38 AM

You can also fix disk permissions using Disk Utility—just open Spotlight, search for Disk, and when you see the Macintosh HD volume, choose "Repair disk permissions." Since I haven’t installed Sierra yet, the process might vary a bit now.

star11931

05-02-2016, 12:38 AM #4

DeadpoOol
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05-02-2016, 08:10 AM

Disk Utility received a major update in Sierra. The only available fix appears to be First Aid. I tried it at the start, but nothing changed.

DeadpoOol

05-02-2016, 08:10 AM #5

Disk Utility received a major update in Sierra. The only available fix appears to be First Aid. I tried it at the start, but nothing changed.

clarehasswaq
Junior Member

05-03-2016, 12:02 PM

Noted several users reporting issues with drag-and-drop functionality. One suggestion points to AirParrot drivers and deleting certain plist files. The clipboard behavior might connect to the new universal clipboard feature in Sierra.

clarehasswaq

05-03-2016, 12:02 PM #6

pidies
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05-05-2016, 11:54 PM

I'm working on resetting the Macs System Management Controller now. I'll attempt this later.

pidies

05-05-2016, 11:54 PM #7

I'm working on resetting the Macs System Management Controller now. I'll attempt this later.

xXSuperNovaXx
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05-06-2016, 01:17 AM

Starting in Safe Mode resolved the problem. Restarting now, please.

xXSuperNovaXx

05-06-2016, 01:17 AM #8

Starting in Safe Mode resolved the problem. Restarting now, please.