As a test, please create a new PHP file. Then select View -> Choose syntax highlighter. If HTML Multi-highlighter is selected in the list that pops up, please go to Settings -> Program Settings -> Multi-highlighter and uncheck PHP in the list of file types that should be opened directly in the Multi-highlighter. Maybe we're on the wrong track here, but it is possible that the Multi-highlighter overrides your settings for PHP.
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