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Contacts - can't drag cards into folders

I can't drag Contacts cards into folders. When I open Contacts I can do it a couple of times then - I can't. I tried quitting then restarting holding the shift key down - same story. Sometimes I can drag into one folder or another but not into all of them.

A problem that has surfaced in about the last couple of months.

Not good for a busy person............................

iMac 27″, macOS 13.3

Posted on Sep 17, 2024 12:48 AM

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Sep 17, 2024 7:20 AM in response to heatherprince

n Disk Utility>View, select Show all Devices, highlight the top left entry.


Run Disk First Aid on all items in the left panel, from top down.


Are you running any VPN, Anti-Virus, or Cleaning apps?


Do a Get info on your Home folder, unlock the lock in the Get Info panel. Make sure it says you have Read & Write privileges.

Using the tiny gear icon, use the drop down to "Apply to enclosed items...

Sep 24, 2024 6:00 PM in response to BDAqua

Thanks for your reply.

I don't feel expert enough to run Disk Utility

I'm not running any of the apps you list.

I have done what you suggest to the home folder.

The problem seems to be solely related to a new list that I created.

I can drag one card into it but then I have to quit Contacts and re-open it to drag another card ..... and so on.


Thanks, Heather


Sep 25, 2024 8:19 AM in response to heatherprince

How can I help you to to run Disk Utility?


May be try a Safe Boot instead...


Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode? Could take 10 minutes or more.


Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches & loads safe Drivers, & prevents loading of 3rd party extensions, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.

Contacts - can't drag cards into folders

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