Auto contrast, Auto levels. image turns black

CS3 on macbook pro.
I know I should use other methods for levels and contrast but I have come across a strange problem.  If I select auto contrast or auto levels the image turns black? Is there something that I have set in preferences incorrectly? How can I resolve this problem.
Many thanks for any help.
Tony

turn off Open GL in prefs and restart Photoshop

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