I am fairly new to

Question

I am fairly new to PCs. I recently purchased a Toshiba 205 and have Vista SP1.  I purchase Print Shop Delux 22 and started the installation process before I read the statement about don't start installation until you download a patch or compatibility download.  I was not having any luck installing the program so after the umpenth time it said n in proceess but having problems or some such thing  I stopped the installation and downloaded the patches.  I then uninstalled the partially installed program.  I shut down and tried to reinstall.  I couldn't get the window for intallation to open at all.  I took the software back and got Print Master 18.  I tried installing it today and absolutely nothing happened to start the installation process.  I clicked on run and then pushed okay but a window popped up ans said it couldn't recognize the ???  something...  What can I do to figure why I can't install the software Print Master 18 now.