Photoshop CS3 Extended File>Open Issue

When I use File>Open or Ctrl+O, the open dialogue box appears for only an instant, then is gone. I cannot "X" out of the program or do anything without hearing the "bong" sound. I have to go to the task menu and force quit Photoshop. I can, however, open a file by right clicking on the file and using "open with" and choosing Photoshop. I installed CS3 Web Premium about a week ago and this is the first application issue I have encountered. Does anyone have a solution?

sounds like the dialog is off screen. see the faq on that topic.

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if that doesn't work, reset your preferences:

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