@SigBab, Seabody, and MrsFlynn: I updated my graphics, rolled them back, etc. Nothing fixed the problem. I also reinstalled the game numerous times and that didn't fix it either. I haven't tried the ctrl click, but going by what Kate said, it doesn't seem to have helped.
@Kate: I tried turning my graphics up slowly, low, med, high, etc. Low and medium worked fine, but high wouldn't work at all.
Sadly though, after playing for a day or two, the problem popped back up again even on low. So, I'm getting ready to take my computer back to vista and see if the problem persists.
I did get a hold of customer service and the guy didn't know what was happening.
I have the same question, Kate. It's really frustrating. Blah.