Rating multiple files PC v Mac

Ok, I'm working on Lightroom on a mac at school and a pc at home. I've noticed one interesting problem. On the mac, when I select multiple files in grid view and push "3" all the files change their rating to "3" like it's supposed to, however on my pc at home only the first one in the selection does. I have to either use spraypaint or manually change the rating. I know it can be done since it does on the school mac. I suspect maybe I changed a setting on my home computer. Anyone have any idea about this?

The editor prefs often get corrupted. You may need to rebuild the editor preferences to resolve any conflicts.
Hold down the Cmd+Opt+Shift keys and simultaneously click on the Edit button on the welcome screen. Release the three keys and look behind the welcome screen by closing it. Or go to applications and hold down the three keys whilst double clicking on Photoshop Elements Editor application.
You should see a pop up box with the words: Delete Adobe Photoshop Elements Settings File?
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