Imported images are there but won't display

Hello,
    I'm new to Lightroom, but not to digital imaging.  I am deciding on whether to use Lightroom as archive software.  I've imported photos with various file types into Lightroom, copying them to the default locations, and converting the NEF photos to .dng files.  Everything looks like it should in terms of the listings on the left, and the files are where they are supposed to be, in the default locations, and are openable and viewable in photoshop.
    The problem is that all that is displayed in the middle viewer are greyed rectangles.  No images.  I can export an image in a completely different file type to an external location and view it properly.  So all the images are there and LR knows where they are (since it both created and put them there).  The filmstrip at the bottom is also just grey rectangles.
    I have no idea what is preventing the images from showing up and I am hoping that someone here can help.  I am running XP SP3, and Lightroom 2.5 632038 Raw 5.6.  I am importing Nikon NEF files created by both a D300 camera and Coolpix 4000 Scanner.  Photoshop reads all of these raw images with their plug-ins.  By the way, I have also imported jpg and tiff files and they do not appear in the display either.
Thanks in advance
dmm108

Hal,
    I'm impressed.  That was fast and accurate response.  I was getting around to a video driver or monitor issue next.  I have a Sony Artisan, which is highly calibrateable, but it is not with me, and have been using an available Dell 2408W flat screen monitor.  I have Monaco EZcolor for my Epson scanner, with color target, but no display calibrator for the Dell.  I tried doing a rough one but it obviously didn't work.  Switching to any of the internal profiles for the monitor fixed the problem.  Looking at monitor calibration devices brought up the following question, which maybe you might answer.  I can buy a Monico XR or X-rite i1 device.  I don't know if both will work with EZcolor, or if I should be looking at something more current.  Of course, I can go get my Artisan, but it would be nice to be able to calibrate the monitor I'm using.
Thanks again for your right on diagnosis.
David

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