So I download electrum, bring up the "beginers guide" here: http://bitzuma.com/posts/a-beginners-guide-to-the-electrum-bitcoin-wallet/

And what do you know step 1 already a problem, I am told "The first screen displays a notice stating that no existing wallet can be found. Choose the default option, “Create new wallet”. Click “Next” to continue." Nothing of the sort is happening for me, when I open Electrum 2.7.9 I get a black screen with 0 instructions, File Wallet Tools Help.  I'm pissed at the overly techy jerks who thought it would be cute to provide no instructions. Any help would be appreciated.