have no clue what to do or what to start with.i was thinking of starting with a platformer a simple side scroller shoter [the 3 S's]...or is it 4 i did put in simple? if anyone can help me i would like it and yes i have done the hello world program before but its been a long time

Generally if this is your first time programming you don't go from hello world to a platformer right a way. Even if you do have a little experience its better to experiment with some smaller mini-projects that aren't made to be published first for no other reason other than to get comfortable with the features and quirks of the language and tools provid.