That should all be fine.
From Bridge, there are two ways to open a raw file. One is Ctrl O (for "Open") and the other is Ctrl R. Can you try both and see if one works better than the other?
Hi Teekay, I guess the first step is to check if the calibrator itself isn't faulty. Is there another computer you can calibrate to see if the same problem appears?
Be careful. Remember that "what you like" is utterly irrelevant. Your calibrated screen must match ALL your prints, not just your favourite ones.
So you've got a good calibration and print match with your other computer?