? trouble w/ selection tools showing in triplicate??

When I use a selection tool like the hand, or magnifyer, it shows up in multiples of 3.  How can I get this to stop and just show me one tool?  This is in photoshop elements 9 for windows.

This may help...
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/500/cpsid_50020.html
-Noel

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