Creatures Caves

'Ello there! So, I have a couple of issues I need help fixing. I attribute them to the fact that I have Windows 8, since I haven't experienced them before with XP. The fixes may be obvious to some, but I just got back to playing Creatures after not being able to for a long time. D: I've forgotten a few things regarding errors, and while I re-learn them I'm going to need you guys' help!

I'll specify any new additions, but for now, these are my current problems.

Genetics Kit Issues:

1. GenKit crashes whenever I click to edit a gene. (Allows loading a genome, and placing an egg, but won't let me edit anything or it crashes)
I was given the link to an alternate GenKit, which seems to work, but I'd like to get the CDN one to work as well, since I already know how to use it.

Sprite Issues:

0. Pearl Mermaid Norns, the female crashes the game. I believe it to be a sprite issue because I managed to catch a glimpse of a "static-like line" coming from her foot. About 5 seconds later the game crashed completely. More of a report than a needed fix for me, since I removed them (attempted to) from my game since I no longer wished to use the breed. Nothing against those norns, they are a great breed! ^_^ I just did not need them anymore, as I was merely trying them out. :3

Body Data Issues:

1. Aquanorn male, the tail is coming from his back and he looks like he got smushed. Does not effect the female. I figure this is probably because of the Pearl Mermaid norns' body data conflicting somehow, but I am not sure. (I attempted to remove the Pearl Mermaid Norns anyway, since I won't be using C2toDS because it is rather buggy for me, and I don't breed C2 breeds with C3/DS breeds xP)

Is there a fix or should I re-download the aquanorns? I might have skipped over something on their website, as I have trouble navigating that site, haha.

Sorry if I don't make sense, I have a headache. x_x