Can't select clips in project

Several times now, I've run in to a problem where I can't select clips in the project. I can click everyewhere else, I can chnage and use other tools, but I can't select a clip! I've tried dragging a box and clicking directly on the clip, but no luck. A restart fixes the issue, but it's happened many times.
Any suggestions?

I forgot about the C key... I'll try that next time. I had the select tool (A) selected, so it should have worked. With a restart everything is fine now, but it's odd that it's happened several times. I also try things like switching apps, resize the window, change tools, switch projects, but nothing seems to bring it back (except a re-start.)

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OK, then all that I suggested here:
Now, Exit from PrE, and Shutdown the computer completely. Wait a few moments, and then do a cold boot, launching PrE and Opening that Save_As Project. Do you now have the ability to edit the Clips on the Timeline?
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