Background Eraser Error - PS6

Hello -- I am having an issue with my PS6 and the background eraser not working after about a few click of use, popping a "Could not use the background eraser because of a program error".  I thought it would be helpful to try and remove my preferecence file and start PS6 again to see if there was something wronf witht he preference file, but even with a fresh file the error popped.
I really need this tool to be working (it works better than just masking) -- I have a project currently that requires it --- any suggestions?
Thanks,
Jared

Jim,
What version of Ps are you running, and what is the OS version on the Mac-mini?
What is the exact text of the error message?
Good luck,
Hunt
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