Eraser just stopped functioning in Adjustment Layers?

I frequently use the Eraser tool to selectively modify adjustment layers, mostly Curves layers in Screen mode with low opacity & many strokes. Worked fine yesterday, today no response from Eraser or dodge/burn at any opacity in the layer though Paint & Clone still function normally. All these tools still work on the Background image. I have checked all settings that I can for abnormal values or anything that I may have changed without noticing but nothing detected.  Any suggestions please?

Okay, next thing to try: resetting the Photoshop preference file: Hold Ctrl+Alt+Shift/Cmd+Opt+Shift as you initiate Photoshop's startup. Select "yes" when asked if you would like to continue with reset.
Edit: just a FYI, you can use a layer mask and the brush tool as opposed to the eraser. It's a much, much less destructive method.
Benjamin

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