Why can't I use the clone tool?

I keep getting the message that says "cannot use the clone stamp because the are to clone has not been defined." I option click and I keep getting this message. All the other tools work, including the pattern clone.

Could you please post a screenshot with the pertinent Panels visible?
When you press the alt-button does the cursor change?

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Thanks C,
(Sorry I don;t know your full name.
I followed your instructions and reset my preferences.
Crossing my fingers.
On another topic. I am running Design CS 5.5
But when I checked "about Photoshop it only reads CS5 12.1 x64.
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image: Inline image 1
Thanks again C,
Vinny
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