CS4 or 5 InDesign and Win 7

I installed my registered CS4 ID on my 64-bit Dell Vostro running Windows 7. ID opens and brings up my files but won't let me highlight type and change the style or size nor can I change the color using swatches. A techie at work suggested I download the free trial of CS5 ID, which I did. It loaded up fine but gave me the same difficulty. Anyone know the cure?
In the 2nd case, my CS4 PS (64-bit) opens and runs fine EXCEPT my arrow pointer tool appears as an unrecognizable smear that afford no use at all. It seems like I'm in an Adobe parallel dimension!
I'll check here for help or you can email me at [email protected] if you have the answers. I do appreciate your help as I am working at home and need these programs to earn a living. They worked fine on my old Inspiron.
Thanks,
Tom

BTW, be careful with that demo of CS5. If you uninstall it you might damage CS4 and any files you save in CS5 will need to be exported to IDML to be opened in CS4.
Bob

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