I installed NTW b1.03 and then unzipped NTW_b1 to 1.03 into the folder I created. I have a hunch that somehow I miss-installed the VI program to this new folder (I'm going to check it again). I only get the four original era choices after I've clicked single player/new campaign.
I've seen the picture of how the screen should look at this point.
And thanks ever so much on your response to my problem.