It shouldn't make any difference if opening in Elements. I use CS3 but even when opening the program, irrespective of any files being open the Automate, Merge to HDR isn't greyed out. Maybe there is a problem with your preferences file.
Yes you could try resetting your preferences. Hold down CTRL+ALT+SHIFT as soon as photoshop starts to boot up, you should get the option to trash your prefs.
Have you tried putting the question of the adobe forum. You might be able to find an answer there? Its http://www.adobeforums.com They have a special section for problems with Elements.
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