Using the Tools - PhotoShop Elements 6

Software is PhotoShop Elements 6
My Tools functions seem to have stopped working.  The HAND selection stays present no matter what function I select.  I tried to use the earser function but the HAND selection is still there.  No matter what other selection I choose, the HAND will NOT switch to my chosen function.
Everything used to work just fine as I am used to working with Photoshop Elements.

You could try reset all tools - click the down pointing arrow on the left of the tools options bar.
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