NImax.exe has generated errors. You must restart the program, a log file is being created.

Question

NImax.exe has generated errors. You must restart the program, a log file is
being created.
This error occurs just after bootup, no programs started except windows..
Running Windows 2000 latest version on a brand new computer.
(pent 4 3.0 ghz 500MB ram).
Can anyone help me with this problem? Happened after install Labview 7.0
express. Installed twice and same problem occured with both installs.
Labview 7.0 is the only thing installed right now. Also selected "Visual
Basic Support" install from driver cd's.
One other thing I just noticed. System info reports 2 processors and I
think I only have one.
TIA

Answer 1

Happy update.
After ignoring this problem for awhile and installing some NI DAQ boards,
this problem is not happening anymore.
Would urge NI to investigate further though. Messed me up for a couple of
days, and still don't know why it happened.
Much thanks to those who helped.
JJ
"JJF" wrote in message
news:qB6Hb.48702$VB2.90660@attbi_s51...
> One other point, I found out this is a message generated by drwtsn32. Can
> get rid of the error by unchecking "show visual feedback on errors" box,
but
> don't like that fix. Still need help.
>
> Thanks,
>
> JJ
>
> "JJF" wrote in message
> news:%JRGb.138921$8y1.419649@attbi_s52...
> > Hi Nirmal and all,
> >
> > Happy Holidays to you too, and thanks for the reply.
> >
> > Making progress. Did all the uninstalling and registry editing as you
> > suggested. Also, updated Win2K at Microsoft.com as suggested.
> > Re-installed with default settings of LV express 7.0. Now I only get
> the
> > error when I exit NImax.
> >
> > Also, my p2p home network is not that hot. Have it set up as a
workgroup.
> > Sometimes when I boot up I have file access between the two computers
and
> > sometimes windows explorer can't find the workgroup network path
(between
> > the two computers). Both computers can always access the internet
though.
> > Using a 4 port Linksys cable/dsl router on a cable modem. Using XP
home
> > edition on base computer (the one set up for the isp) and Win2K on the
> other
> > computer.
> >
> > Also, any idea where this log file is going? Thought it was part of the
> > event viewer but the errors in the event viewer don't seem to correspond
> to
> > the NImax.exe logging event now. There is a file in
> > "winnt\sytem32\config\software.log" that seems to change at about the
same
> > time but I can't access the file because it is in use by the system.
> >
> > Using NImax ver 3.02.3005. Do you know if I can download "NI
measurement
> > and automation explorer" and/or the driver cd's from NI.com? Maybe I
have
> a
> > flaky disk or something. I have a feeling it may also have to do with
the
> > "on again/off again" network neighborhood connection problem.
> >
> >
> > Thanks again,
> >
> > JJ
> >
> >
> >
> > "Nirmal Sharma" wrote in message
> > news:506500000005000000AE470100-1068850981000@exch​ange.ni.com...
> > > Hi,
> > > Happy cristmas & new year for you & ur brand new pc...
> > >
> > > How are you uninstalling & then installing LV in your pc ?
> > >
> > > I suggest to remove complete LV (Remove All option) from your
> > > computer. Once uninstallation is completed, go to windows registry -
> > > by windows start -> run -> regedit -> Enter
> > >
> > > Goto HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE-> SOFTWARE -> National Instruments - Delete
> > > this folder (National Instruments folder)
> > >
> > > Remove any other foloder/file related to NI's software. Be very
> > > cautious while deleting files from windows registry bcoz wrong file
> > > deletion may hang your whole system.
> > >
> > > Restart your computer..hope it should bootup without any errors.
> > >
> > > Now as answered by Alexander, update windows.
> > >
> > > After updating, bootup your system. If it boots up without any error
> > > message, install LV with the typical (default installation).
> > >
> > > Hope this helps. Your feedbacks are welcome.
> > >
> > > Best Regards,
> > > Nirmal Sharma
> > > India
> >
> >
>
>