The transform tool is not transforming

[Arcosd]

The transform tool doesn't seem to work when I place-embedded an image (JPG or PNG), even after rasterizing the image; it is just stuck in the center of the page, and it doesn't move at all.
What is going on with a perfectly functional tool in the latest version of Photoshop?

[c.pfaffenbichler]

There is no »Transform Tool« in Photoshop, you might be referring to Edit > Free Transform. 

Did you place the images as Smart Objects? 

Is there an active Selection? 

Could you please post screenshots with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Options Bar, …) visible? 

[Arcosd]

Thank you for your response.
When you place embedded images automatically comes in as a Smart Object, and the image it seems to be fixed in the center of the background image, it doesn't move, and doesn't relocate even after a return is made, and it loses the transform handles. I even went further and rasterized the image to remove the smart object and I do Command-T the image doesn't budge.  

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Could you please post screenshots with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Options Bar, Channels, …) visible? 

What have you done for all-purpose trouble-shooting so far? 

Restoring Preferences after making sure all customized presets like Actions, Patterns, Brushes etc. have been saved might be a good starting point:

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/basic-trouble-shooting-steps.html

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[c.pfaffenbichler]

Could you please post screenshots with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Options Bar, Channels, …) visible? 

What have you done for all-purpose trouble-shooting so far? 

Restoring Preferences after making sure all customized presets like Actions, Patterns, Brushes etc. have been saved might be a good starting point:

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/basic-trouble-shooting-steps.html

[Myra Ferguson]

Have you tried resetting Photoshop's preferences?

• Preferences in Photoshop - Reset Photoshop preferences

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Please include the Channels Panel in the screenshot.