before i'd go through the whole process of reinstalling PS i'd delete the "prefs" file. The pref file retains stuff you do (settings and choices...) and is updated each time you quit PS. If it gets corrupted things get screwy. you can do it "on the fly" by holding down the Ctrl+Alt+Shift (MAC: Cmd+Opt+Shift) right after you launch PS. you should be prompted to "delete", let go of the keys and agree. it'll be rebuilt and the factory setting restored. If all else fails and you still want to reinstall PS, don't forget to consider any custom brushes or actions you may have added that could be lost on "install". if you have some, move them out of the PS folder before you uninstall/reinstall... :) retrocity