Opening RAW or NEF Files

Hello, I am new to PSE (v.9,PC), but my first challenge is:
WHY, when I open a RAW File, the Camera Raw File Editor opens (I think that's what it's called) with the file/pic prior to opening the file/pic in the full Elements program?
I do like and want the ability to "adjust" the WB or EXP or..... whatever, but the problem I am having is that the RAW file, when opened in the CRFE(?) is all WASHED OUT when compared to the identical Jpeg (Fine) file???
When I look atr the thumbnail through the Editor, it appears to be the same pic, but when it is opened, and the CRFE opens, it seems CRFE is "imparting change/s) to the pic.
Has my "custom" modifications been changed, to reflect an effect to be added to all RAW files, or ??????
All I want to do is to be able to open a RAW File, without any modifiactions, and save it as a Jpeg file, and hopefully without any changes.
Please Help, I will be forever GRATEFUL - Dave Reider

I really do thank you for your patience and persistence.
However; I can comprehend "the concept" of what you are describing with the two different file types "seeing" something slightly different from one another, so WHY then, do both Jpeg and Raw files look EXACTLY the same when opened up in Capture NX??????
The only difference that I can see, is that in Capture NX, it doesn't launch a Camera Raw Editor, which is where this Dummy's money is betting on as the culprit.
Also, to your point, I have seen other similar issues posted qith both Nikon and Canon, with some indicating Jpeg was better over Raw (as in my case) and for others it was the Raw which was superior.
Thanks again, and I hope you all Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Dave
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:02:57 -0700
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Subject: Opening RAW or NEF Files
As I said earlier, there is no "right" view of your photo. The JPG is changed from what the sensor saw, the RAW is changed from what the sensor saw; they are just changed diffferently from one another.
Those are the facts of life in digital photography.
Most people would say RAW is the smart way to go, but RAWs usually require more work to get a pleasing result. So there are tradeoffs ... RAW can give you higher quality results than JPG if you edit the photos properly; but JPGs are usually less work.
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