I've had it working, recently I had to reload all my software, I've downloaded new video card drivers, directx 9 , it still hangs on :
"C:\drivers\VIDEO\geforce\Win2K_XP(43.51)\Win2K_XP(43.51)
the header box says 'PluginAdapter:Loading Plugins...'
I'm still running XP home SP1 as I found SP2 made my computer crash immediately. Its an Athlon 64 3000+ with 1gb ram and a nvidia geforce FX-5200 video board.

Anyone had a similar problem please let me know.