Have you tried putting them on a USB and trying to open/edit the pics on another computer? Just a stab at the dark really but it could narrow down the problem if you can open them.
If I remember right, he should be able to download them again for free. Im sure you click 'BUY NOW' and it says something along the lines of "You have already purchased this item, press OK to download again for free." Not 100% sure though?
Don't buy the Toshiba laptop. Infact, don't buy a laptop at all. I suggest you buy a desktop computer, because you get a lot better value for money, or if push comes to shove, build your own. If i remember correctly, Randomrocket is making a step-by-step tutorial on how to build a computer. *EDIT* Click here for Randomrockets tutorial.
Here is a logo for Photoshop that I've made on Photoshop, lol. http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy143/DanielHumphreys93/PS.png If anyone wants the PSD file or the font I used leave a comment and i will provide a download link. EDIT: v2 http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy143/DanielHumphreys93/PS2.png