How to reset the TOOLS in Photoshop Elements 12

    Hi everybody :
                        Every time I use the clone tool, I get the 'crosshairs" instead of the "circle".   I check in PREFERENCES to make sure I have the "circle" selected.    And I also click on RESET TOOL.   But, it seems that I have to shut down my computer, reboot, and then the CLONE Tool wiil use the "circle" to select what to copy / clone.      What could possibly be the solution to this dilemma ?
                                                                                                                                                                             Thanks
                                                                                                                                                                               Gary S.

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