My OS "windows 2000" just HANGS!! ... and so does XP?

Question

I am using Windows 2000 SP4, but it just hangs in middle leaving nothing in processing the screen just stands still, with no mouse movement (cursor remains on same position) numlock light deosnt give any response either and so caps and scroll lock.

I recently installed windows XP SP2, problem still exists but not dense as Win 2000, but when XP SP2 does the same gives blue screen with those same instructions and file or driver says machine_(something)_Exception.

This gives me an idea it cud b some hardware issue that i m supposed to do? IS there any tool/utility that checks my motherboard, including processor slot/ PCI slots/ AGP slots and whatever things are there on board and tell where the prob is??

pls help me ... it makes me cry i m stuck to nowhere!

Answer 1

Well, you could download the Ultimate Boot CD

http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/

It can help you diagnose SOME problems, especially with memory. At the very least, (if you're like me), you can find some solace in looking at lots of technical data.

Answer 2

Try using chkdsk to check for errors, see if it fixes any. Otherwise you may need to use system restore or device manager, but it sounds like you can't even get to these.
Try starting in safe mode.

Answer 3

Try Ubuntu, Windows sucks and always will

http://www.ubuntu.com