Help! InDesign CS6 tools not working

Hello,
I recently upgraded to CS6 on my PC and have run into some issues with InDesign. None of the tool buttons in the top ribbon or on my side menu function properly. For example, if I make a text box and wish to change the font, I can't select the font drop down menu, nor can I change the size of the type. This also happens when I create a shape and want to change size, color, line weight, line type, etc. Pages do not work either and I have had to use the bottom page navigation.
I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but the problem did not go away. Any thoughts or suggestions?  Thank you!

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