Playhead issue (new user issue)

[EmmCeeSq]

Hi there,

I'm working through the tutorials, trying to learn Premiere Pro. Whenever I drag the playhead in this view (I don't know what anything is called yet), the window just immediately changes to the program monitor panel. I can drag the playhead from within there, but that doesn't show me where I am in relation to my sequence. Images attached for demonstration.

I can overcome the issue by closing the program monitor panel, but it re-opens as soon as I preview the sequence. 

This can't be right - can someone help me out? Thanks so much.

[EmmCeeSq]

This doesn't happen if the program monitor panel is open in its own window, btw. Bug or feature? I'm not experienced enough to know the difference...

[Ann Bens]

I have no issue what your issue is. I dont see anything out of the ordinary.

If you want to see the entire sequence hit \ (backslash).

[Peru Bob]

Try resetting the preferences:
https://community.adobe.com/t5/Premiere-Pro/FAQ-How-to-reset-trash-preferences-in-Premiere-Pro/td-p/...

If that doesn't work, try resetting the Workspaces:
Reset a workspace
Reset the current workspace to return to its original, saved layout of panels.
1. Do one of the following:
• Click the Workspace menu icon and select Reset to Saved Layout.
• Choose Window > Workspace > Reset to Saved Layout.
from here:
https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/using/workspaces.html

If that doesn’t work, try updating or rolling back your graphics driver directly from the video card manufacturer’s site.