Toolbox won't  maximize        PHOTOSHOP CS2

The toolbox remains minimized. The healing tool remains selected. I've tried the following:
1) Reopened program
2) Restarted CPU
3) Reloaded software
Suggestions appreciated.

Dale,
Just double-click on the toolbox's heading bar or try resetting the preferences (Ctrl+Alt+Shift while launching PS). The preferences are not necessarily overwritten by the reinstall of PS, so that could be why the toolbox stayed minimized afterwards.
Regards,
Daryl

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