Other Help Topics :: gimp crashes after loading any image

hello people, i have installed gtk runtimes as well as atemted both version of the gimp to run on my hd install of the dsl 0.9.0.1.

i have went through the instalation procedures as well as set up the gimp,  and have got to the point where it will load up and i can create an illustation.

but..everytime i try to open a photograph or anyother image in the gimp the program abruptly closes.

this is a wonderous aplication and being that im i like art it would be wonderful if this program work.

my hardware config is:
Processor:       pentium 4 2.8ghz cpu
Memory:         256 mb ram
Graphics card: 128mb nvidia geforce fx 5200
storage:          80 gb harddrive with 4 partitions
display:           veiwsonic vp171b lcd
sound:             via ac97' audio
motherboard:    not sure..


thankyou for your time, any help is appreciated.