Cs4 quick selection tool program error

When ever I try to use the quick selection tool in photoshop cs4 it gives me a can't complete the request program error.
I have turned off open GL I have the latest drivers.  It never did this before.  I reset the preferences file more than once.  Anyone having this problem or know a fix for it.
Thank you for your time.
Windows XP SP3
duel core processor
3 gigbytes ram
Nvida GE Force 8600GT
256

when Photoshop starts acting up it's always a good idea to reset your preferences
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/375776?tstart=0

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