Layer visibility not working properly

Question

Lately when working on a multi layered document, when I uncheck a layer's visibility (eyeball) it turns off the Background layer instead of the layer I selected !! Have there been changes made in the newer versions of Photoshop CC 2022 that would account for this? I have to turn all the layers off and on until the layer I wanted to disable finally is finally disabled. I've never experienced this behaviour until recent versions. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Also, when I change tools sometimes I get an alert and a different tool is selected. I can't see why I'm getting the alert. It's very annoying. If there is a secret to overcoming this please share.

Thanks so much !

c.pfaffenbichler · Answer

Does turning off »Use Graphics Processor« in the Performance Preferences (Photoshop > Preferences > Performance > Graphic Processor Settings) and restarting Photoshop have any bearing on the issue?

Does turning on »Deactivate Native Canvas« (Photoshop > Preferences > Technology Previews) and restarting Photoshop have any bearing on the issue?

What have you done for all-purpose trouble-shooting so far?

Restoring Preferences after making sure all customized presets like Actions, Patterns, Brushes etc. have been saved might be a good starting point:

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/basic-trouble-shooting-steps.html

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