Thanks.
1 - No, I never got or get this error using any other UI.
2 - Yes, I re-downloaded the entire package and ran the AU setup again. Loaded right up like stated.
After a few minutes rearranging windows to fit 1280 x 1024 res, I have only 1 questions left...there is a blank grey box that appeared in the lower right corner. What is it? I've right-clicked and got nothing so my first assumption is it's just a filler image?