Hiya.
#1: Open GED. Select "New Project" button. ...endless loop about window saying "GED Loads and empty level..." and a window attempting to show a progress meter. Everything is installed correctly (x86 and x32 VC++ redist, GED is in my main A7 folder (which is: F:\A7_Engine).
#2 & #3: Here's some screen shots...
This first one shows that, when I import a pre-existing level, the objects selected (floor is a block, chess piece is a mdl), I can not select them.
http://myimgs.net/images/admi.jpgThis second one shows an imported house model...and note there is no transformation manipulator
http://myimgs.net/images/zgdr.jpgHope that helps!