Photoshop 7 alt key for healing brush won't work 1

[lumbee7]

Does anyone have an idea why the alt key would no longer function when cloning or using the healing brush? I'm unable to designate a point to copy from.
I've restarted the PC and program. I'm running Windows xp. I did a diagnostic on the keyboard and it passed. I've also tried different keyboards.
Thanks in advance!

 

[mscallisto]

Maybe your preferences need to be reset to their install state, they sometimes get "hosed" and strange happen.

While holding down the [Ctrl Alt Shift ] keys, Start > All Programs > Photoshop.

A MessageBox will ask "Delete the Adobe Photoshop Settings File" to which you answer Yes.

The Preferences file will be rebuilt and hopefully your problem is fixed.

sam

 

[lumbee7]

Thanks but, no luck.
Guess I'll just try reinstalling PS7 and see what happens.

 

[lumbee7]

Just noticed that when I do press the alt key when trying to use the healing brush it highlights the File section of the tool bar.
I've searched all over the web to find a solution. I also did a system restore. No luck.

 

[mscallisto]

So to recap, this used to work but recently stopped?

You are holding down the alt key while clicking a place to "copy from"?

Resetting the prefs was no help.

I too would probably reload pshop at this time; anyway it can't hurt.

sam