Please Wait message on XP start up

Used the scanner as requested ... found which drivers needed updating and downloaded the NVIDIA ones. However still cannot open 'Motherboard' ... still getting message 'Set Up cannot complete installation - please check with windows directory for info.' ... or words to that effect.
 
'However still cannot open 'Motherboard''

What does this mean?

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Try this: Start, Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device Manager, Display Adapters and Right click on it and click 'update driver' and let it search the Web.
 
to check my 'Windows Log' for info.

Sounds like a reference to the Event Viewer which holds the logs for the System and Applications. Checking there for Errors that correspond to the time of the problem will often give the cause which leads to a resolution:

Control Panel> Administrative Tools> Event Viewer> do the following on System and Apps, one at a time:
Open the log by clicking on system or Apps> right click> Properties on the Error that corresponds to the time of the problem> click on the Copy icon on the top right below the down arrow and Paste here (Ctrl V)

Please ignore Warnings and Information Events. If there are multiple, recurring Errors with the same ID#, the same Source and the same Description, you only need to paste one copy.
 
Nice reference, thanks. I've been using and referring to the Event Viewer for several years. I notice a lot of users here post mini dump logs which I can't read. The Event Viewer can offer an alternate troubleshooting tool.
 
SYSTEM :-

Event Type: Error
Event Source: Dhcp
Event Category: None
Event ID: 1002
Date: 08/08/2008
Time: 10:10:36
User: N/A
Computer: HOME
Description:
The IP address lease 192.168.1.2 for the Network Card with network address 0030BD71EABD has been denied by the DHCP server 0.0.0.0 (The DHCP Server sent a DHCPNACK message).

Event Type: Error
Event Source: SideBySide
Event Category: None
Event ID: 32
Date: 12/08/2008
Time: 16:24:37
User: N/A
Computer: HOME
Description:
Dependent Assembly Microsoft.VC90.CRT could not be found and Last Error was The referenced assembly is not installed on your system.


APPLICATIONS:-

Event Type: Error
Event Source: Application Hang
Event Category: (101)
Event ID: 1002
Date: 08/08/2008
Time: 17:49:21
User: N/A
Computer: HOME
Description:
Hanging application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.5730.13, hang module hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
0010: 20 20 69 65 78 70 6c 6f iexplo
0018: 72 65 2e 65 78 65 20 37 re.exe 7
0020: 2e 30 2e 35 37 33 30 2e .0.5730.
0028: 31 33 20 69 6e 20 68 75 13 in hu
0030: 6e 67 61 70 70 20 30 2e ngapp 0.
0038: 30 2e 30 2e 30 20 61 74 0.0.0 at
0040: 20 6f 66 66 73 65 74 20 offset
0048: 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 00000000


Event Type: Error
Event Source: Application Error
Event Category: None
Event ID: 1000
Date: 07/08/2008
Time: 22:15:23
User: N/A
Computer: HOME
Description:
Faulting application foxitr~1.exe, version 2.2.2007.2129, faulting module foxitr~1.exe, version 2.2.2007.2129, fault address 0x0000ae86.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c ion Fail
0010: 75 72 65 20 20 66 6f 78 ure fox
0018: 69 74 72 7e 31 2e 65 78 itr~1.ex
0020: 65 20 32 2e 32 2e 32 30 e 2.2.20
0028: 30 37 2e 32 31 32 39 20 07.2129
0030: 69 6e 20 66 6f 78 69 74 in foxit
0038: 72 7e 31 2e 65 78 65 20 r~1.exe
0040: 32 2e 32 2e 32 30 30 37 2.2.2007
0048: 2e 32 31 32 39 20 61 74 .2129 at
0050: 20 6f 66 66 73 65 74 20 offset
0058: 30 30 30 30 61 65 38 36 0000ae86
0060: 0d 0a ..

Event Type: Error
Event Source: MsiInstaller
Event Category: None
Event ID: 11706
Date: 20/07/2008
Time: 19:49:36
User: HOME\Mark
Computer: HOME
Description:
Product: PhotoGallery -- Error 1706.No valid source could be found for product PhotoGallery. The Windows Installer cannot continue.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 7b 38 36 39 43 33 30 36 {869C306
0008: 32 2d 34 37 34 35 2d 34 2-4745-4
0010: 39 34 39 2d 42 36 43 39 949-B6C9
0018: 2d 39 38 41 46 32 34 44 -98AF24D
0020: 38 39 30 33 30 7d 89030}

Event Type: Error
Event Source: MsiInstaller
Event Category: None
Event ID: 11706
Date: 20/07/2008
Time: 09:10:07
User: HOME\Mark
Computer: HOME
Description:
Product: PhotoGallery -- Error 1706.No valid source could be found for product PhotoGallery. The Windows Installer cannot continue.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 7b 38 36 39 43 33 30 36 {869C306
0008: 32 2d 34 37 34 35 2d 34 2-4745-4
0010: 39 34 39 2d 42 36 43 39 949-B6C9
0018: 2d 39 38 41 46 32 34 44 -98AF24D
0020: 38 39 30 33 30 7d 89030}
 
I found this reference:

"Pankaj S (Last update 6/14/2007):
I received 2 of these errors on Windows XP SP2 with the following descriptions: "Generate Activation Context failed for C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\x86_Microsoft.VC80.MFC_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727.42_x-ww_dec6ddd2\MFC80.DLL. Reference error message: The operation completed successfully" and "Resolve Partial Assembly failed for Microsoft.VC80.MFCLOC. Reference error message: The referenced assembly is not installed on your system". To resolve this problem, I used the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package to install the runtime libraries (M923014). The root cause, which was identified later on, was Logitech's QuickCam software V10. I uninstalled it and installed QuickCam Software V11 which did not require the Microsoft Visual C++ Libraries patch as well. Hope this helps." here; http://eventid.net/display.asp?eventid=59&eventno=4228&source=SideBySide&phase=1

Since you have a Web Cam, I thought it may be worthwhile trying an uninstall of that software also then reboot.

I don't understand why your vid drivers won't install.
 
Well, it look as if something's installed CCT because I received a prompt a little while ago asking me if I wanted to improve the visual display now ... and I took the offer up! So ... I now have the picture and all the displays back to normal, including my desktop ... BUT ... attempting to 'restart' results in the eight beeps still, as it does if I try and do a cold reboot too quickly after closing down. I have to leave for around four to five minutes before it starts booting up. The 'Please Wait' message is still there (!!**!!) but it's down to around ten dots ... so I s'pose THAT's a result! Just as a matter of interest, was there no clue you could glean from my Admin and System file logs?
 
1. Event Type: Error, Source: Application Error. Event ID: 1000, Faulting application foxitr~1.exe/ faulting module foxitr~1.exe, Date: 07/08/2008

Please update FoxIt to the newest version v2.3: http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php
If this does not overwrite the older version, uninstall it in Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel. Important to do this NOW. A vulnerability was found and the newest version will patch it.

2. Event Type: Error, Source: MsiInstaller, Event ID: 11706, Description:product: PhotoGallery -- Error 1706.No valid source could be found for product PhotoGallery. The Windows Installer cannot continue.

The most common cause of this is the conflict between IE7 and the HP Image Director or Zone. Two easy choice for this are: Use the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility> download and save to the desktop. Open to run, look for the 'Photo Gallery.msi and remove: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301
Or insert the CD with the printer software. The installer should update from that.

Since you have already downloaded the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package to install the runtime libraries that should have resolved the SideBySide Error Event.

Did this Error continue or did the DHCPNACK message resolve it?
Event Type: Error, Source: Dhcp, Event ID: 1002, Description:
The IP address lease 192.168.1.2 for the Network Card with network address 0030BD71EABD has been denied by the DHCP server 0.0.0.0 (The DHCP Server sent a DHCPNACK message).

Read more on the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol here:
http://www.windowsitlibrary.com/Content/155/08/2.html

I have found that occasionally when I come out of Standby, particularly if it was a long Standby, this will happen, but resolves on it's own.

Nice job posting the Event Errors. This is a great diagnostic tool.
 
I really appreciate your time and help Bobbye - I have to go and do some REAL work over the next couple of days but will implement all your suggestions over that period and get back to you all on here (sure you'll be waiting with bated breath!). Have already uninstalled Foxit Reader to try a temporary fix.
 
Glad to help. I use the FoxIt Reader and got the newest version with no problem. You may need it for PDF files. Let us know how the Error resolutions go.
 
Hi all ... 'fraid I'm back! Many thanx again to you all for the help - unfortunately, though, I still have the same problems inasmuch that I still get 'the beeps' (8 short ones on restart, only resolved by turning off at the wall socket and leaving for five minutes or so - it starts again if I turn it on earlier than that) and I still get the 'Please Wait' message with around two lines of white dots!
Having just had another look at the Event Viewer, the only error message still showing up now is the DHCP one as follows:-

Event Type: Error
Event Source: Dhcp
Event Category: None
Event ID: 1002
Date: 13/08/2008
Time: 18:40:47
User: N/A
Computer: HOME
Description:
The IP address lease 192.168.1.2 for the Network Card with network address 0030BD71EABD has been denied by the DHCP server 0.0.0.0 (The DHCP Server sent a DHCPNACK message).

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

... but I don't know if that's what's causing the problem. Sorry Bobbye, I deleted the Foxit and Photo Gallery as suggested but, with regards the DHCP, I cottoned on to where to read up about it but couldn't seem to get to what to do about it!
 
'DHCP server 0.0.0.0'

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc757164.aspx#BKMK_1

"The DHCP client does not have an IP address configured or indicates that its IP address is 0.0.0.0.
Cause: The client was not able to contact a DHCP server and obtain an IP address lease, either because of a network hardware failure or because the DHCP server is unavailable.

Solution: Verify that the client computer has a valid functioning network connection. First, check that related client hardware (cables and network adapters) are working properly at the client using basic network and hardware troubleshooting steps.

If the client hardware appears to be prepared and functioning properly, check that the DHCP server is available on the network by pinging it from another computer on the same network as the affected DHCP client."
 
Thanks CCT. Everything appears plugged in and working but tried pinging my IP address and timed out on all four attempts - also pinged localhost with no failures. Sure you know more about all this than I do?
 
My last advice: copy the following into Notepad and save as Flush.bat then click on it to activate it.

echo off

cd\

ipconfig /release

ipconfig /flushdns

ipconfig /registerdns

ipconfig /renew

netsh winsock reset catalog

netsh int ip reset reset.log

netsh winsock reset

cmd /k

pause


edit: well, you could try this too: Start, Control Panel, Network Connections, right click on the connection, click Properties, Properies again and make sure both bopxes are set for automatic. Then click advanced abd make sure 'DHCP enabled' appears under IP address and that 'automatic metric' is checked.
 
Well, thanks again for all your help fellas - unfortunately none of this has worked, so, taking your point about this being your 'last advice', I guess it's now time to get someone in to sit in front of the machine. As I say, I'm very grateful you even tried though ... much appreciated.
 
a couple of thoughts for emcee47

Hi,

Just found your posts & thought I'd have a go, if you're still in need.

You're running Windoze XP Home, my commiserations.

Your I.P Address seems to be set as 192.168.1.2, is this a manual configuration or assigned by DHCP; if the latter, what is your DHCP server, a classic server or a broadband AP/modem/router? It's worth checking that your DHCP server is actually set to assign IPs and that your Ethernet connection is set to receive them.

Open Control Panel > Network Connections, right click on your LAN connection & choose 'Properties'. Scroll down the list and double click 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)', ensure that 'Obtain an IP Address automatically' is selected, you can assign an alternate manual configuration at this point by choosing the appropriate tab. If you choose to do this, select 'User configuration' and assign an IP (would suggest that you use 192.168.1.2, as I assume your server is 192.168.1.1), assign this as the Default Gateway and the Subnet Mask should automatically be completed with 255.255.255.0. This procedure should (hopefully) allow your Ethernet connection to either be assigned an IP by DHCP or to choose its own which will allow successful Pings and access to any permitted network.

To set up your DHCP server refer to the documentation that came with any modem/router or Access Point or post the model specs & I'll see what I can find. Also, for Server 2003, 2008, SBS or Apache, supply the details & I'll try & sort a walkthrough for DHCP assignment. In the event you're running both a modem/router/AP AND a classic server, ensure they're not BOTH set to assign IPs by DHCP as this can cause interesting problems.

Your beep issues are probably either faulty RAM or a graphics issue. It's worth testing your RAM with Memtest 86 (you'll need to Google it as I'm not yet permitted to post a link), unzip, burn the ISO to disc & then either use the boot menu (usually F12) or reconfigure the BIOS to boot from CD/DVD; use a floppy instead, if you have one. The software will run automatically and stress test your RAM, you may not completely follow the results but a pass or fail is obvious.

Seem to have run out of space, will address the graphics issue shortly.
 
Excellent post anoddball :grinthumb although the last reply was 11 days ago ! (and therefore possibly resolved now)
At least anyone viewing this thread in future may be helpend by it though.
 
No guys - in actual fact, the problem is still as it was before - but, although the beeps are still present, they are restricting themselves to one in every three restarts now! The 'please wait' hasn't changed. Am very grateful though for this most recent post. Have noticed you're a 'newey' like myself oddball ... but that seems to be where the similarity ends! I'm certainly a dummy in this field whereas you sure seem to know what you're talking about - so will get a translator in and start ploughing through your post! Either way, much obliged to you and will let you know the result ....
 
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