Gimp 2.8

[codswallop]

I touched on this topic of installing a resynthesizer plug-in some time ago.Plus the heal tool.I've tried the resynth,part with mixed results when trying to erase an unwanted part of a photo.Sometimes it blends in well and sometimes the area is nothing like the surrounding area.Any ideas please,a bit vague I know(using Vista)The heal tool shows as been installed but I just can't open it up. Thanks...