Hand tool + zoom shortcuts don't work!

there seems to be a problem with my Adobe Creative Suite 2 programs shortcuts. whenever I want to use the Hand Tool (space bar) or the Zoom tool (Command+Space Bar), it just doesn't work. I always worked with those shortcuts on older versions. Is it just me? I checked for shortcuts conflicts on my computer and it doesn't seem to be the problem.
thanks for helping.
macbook pro 2ghz intel core duo   Mac OS X (10.4.6)   adobe creative suite 2

In short you have a background process running which is causing the OS to block the modifier keys. Some of the more noted software include VPNs, task schedulers like Quicken, some Microsoft products, some add-ons to Firefox, all of which hold open ports on the internet. Open the Activity monitor and kill any suspect processes and see if AI will work.

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