(Layers Palette) When selected, layer is highlighted in grey, not blue.

When I select a layer, it is highlighted in grey (in the layers palette) and I am unable to edit it. My current process for making a layer editable is as follows:
Select layer (highlighted in grey)
Double click layer (opens "Layer Styles" dialogue box)
Close "Layer Styles" dialogue box
Layer is now highlighted in blue and can be edited.
I am currently running Photoshop CS5.1 on a windows machine which is using Windows 7.
Any thoughts?

Howdy.
Where are you clicking on the layer?
Did you try to reset your preferences by holding CTRL+ALT+Shift as soon as your start Photoshop?

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