Photoshop selection problem

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I'm currently trying out Photoshop 2020 but having a problem using the patch, lasso and similar tools. The attached file shows a screenshot of what happens when I try to make a simple selection e.g. around a spot to clone out. Instead of just closing the loop when I release the mouse button, the selection is automatically extending out to a point far away (pointing towards the top left corner). Can anyone explain what's going on, and how I can get it to behave normally?
 

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you have to click on start point to close.
 
That doesn't work. I'm drawing the selection with the mouse button held down, but as soon as I let go it shoots off towards the top left - no opportunity to click on anything.

Similar happens with the magnetic lasso - I can draw a series of points by clicking, then at random it will suddenly shoot off towards the top left.
 
indeed it should close the loop.
Have you tried it on another image.
If it does not work. I suggest that you remove Photoshop and re-download it.
(i had supposed you were drawing a path with the pen tool which you enclose and draw by clicking .)
 
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