PSE8 Brushes not working

Okay, so I searched for an answer to this and haven't found one yet.
So, I have PSE8 and the brushes don't work at all.
I can't paint or erase and I've reset the tools(little arrow next to the brush options in the toolbar) but it still won't work.
Help please?

It could happen that some files are not installed properly or corrupted. Could you please try reinstalling the application.
Thanks,
SG

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