My store doesn't show images

Using ZC 1.3.9a with no add ons.

I just had XO install the ZC last Friday. Everything works as expected except that the cart shows no images (just get an image placeholder).
I added some categories with my own images, same results.
I checked that images are properly located and they appear to be, but can't figure out how to make the store show the images.
I'd appreciate any help :dontgetit

What are the permissions set to on your /images folder?

-rwxrwx--
Interesting issue with folder - when I enter the http address for the folder, IE doesn't find it

Solution:
Okay, this was a bit of a pain, but it seems to have worked.
When XO installed the cart, a couple files appeared that didn't appear in other cart installations that I use. This are:
images/.htaccess and images/uploads/.htaccess.
It took some effort, but removing these files seems to have done the trick.
:shocking: