Oracle9iDS Forms Builder install problem

Help! I am a student trying to install Oracle 9iDS Forms Developer for a class that I am taking. I am using installation disks provided by the school & get through the installation just fine per their instructions.
...but, when I run the Forms Builder, I see the splash screen, then the application immediately closes. No error messages.
I have tried starting the OC4J instance first (which starts up fine) but I still get the same results for Forms Builder.
I can open the Forms Compiler and Jdeveloper, no problems. I can connect to the school's database using PL/SQL.
I am running Windows XP Home Editions, Service Pack 2.
I'm a student of Oracle, but I have 24+ years of IT experience, and this one has me stumped. Thank you for your time and interest!

Hi,
Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, it didn't work.
I used regedit to remove all references to Oracle, completely uninstalled & reinstalled the software...and I get the same results: Forms Builder sends up its splash screen, then quits.
Anyone have any other suggestions? Is there any other software known to be incompatible with Oracle? This is my home PC & there isn't too much interesting on it. I do have Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, plus Office & the usual batch of games for the kids.
Thanks!

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