In a flux - Photoshop won't let me type

All of a sudden, PS will not allow me to type. This is not the same as the usual problem I've seen others have, where they can type, but can't see what they are typing (which is usually a result of font size).

In my case, it's as if PS does not respond ot my keyboard at all. I select the type tool, draw a text box, and I can see my cursor blinking waiting for me type something in it. But when I begin typing, the curson remains where it is and continues to blink, as if it's still waiting for me to punch keys.

I've opened previous work, and was able to select text and delete it, but I can't edit it or add to it. Anything that involves typing won't work. Again, it's as if PS has stopped responding to my keyboard commands. In fact, it won't even respond to the ESC or ENTER keys when the type tool is in use.

It's obviously NOT the keyboard, because I'm able to type in every other program (including ImageReady). But just for grins, I've installed new batteries to my keyboard. I've tried an alternate keyboard. I've tried deleting my preferences (ALT/CTRL/SHIFT at program startup) to no avail. I've even gone so far as to uninstall and reinstall the entire program.

Nothing.

Anyone???? :confused:

Version, OS, and machine specs please....

I have seen a few similar things.

Sorry, version CS2, XP, Dell XPS 600.... but you'll be interested to know that the problem has been resolved. As it turns out, a recent update from Spyware Doctor has some conflicting issues with CS2. I found the following post in Google Groups with the solution, and this guys was right - when I quit running Spyware Doctor, I was able to type again in PS. Check out the thread here:

http://groups.google.com/group/adobe.photoshop.windows/browse_frm/thread/fac23b0aeffbad3b?tvc=1

I anticiapte that Spyware Doctor will be inundated with furious customers when more people make the connection...

Thanks anyway