I am running Windows XP Home on my home PC, I've been looking for a program called Microsort Photo Editor to see if it's installed on my PC. Anyone know where I'll find it if it's installed on this PC??
I too prefer GIMP, but there is another option you may want to look at. Some have found it more easily meets their needs and has a simpler interface - Photofiltre - http://photofiltre.free.fr/frames_en.htm
Forget programs like photo editor - they are essentially useless.
You should be able to pick up a copy of photoshop elements for under $100. It will give an amateur photographer all they will need in order to enhance their pictures. The learning curve is not big at all on elements and you can do a lot right out of the box. If you really want to step up to the plate, get Photoshop CS2 or CS3. I have them running on 3 machines all the time and could not work or live without them!