OS ( won't start up in Tiger 10.4.7

Hi I upgraded to Tiger 10.4.7 and installed OS 9 3 times and it keeps on hanging on the Happy Face screen of OS 9. what can I do to fix this!!! Somebody help

What disc are you using to install OS 9? Is it version 9.2.2? Will it start up if you use System Preferences> Classic> Advanced to turn off extension while starting Classic? If that works, use the same System Preferences> Classic> Advanced controls to open Extensions Manager on startup and follow the tips on testing the OS 9 Base and Full sets.

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