I think a few more details would help our resident tech experts.
Something like:
What OS (Operating System) you're working with. I'm guessing you're talking Windows so a version (e.g. XP Pro) would be very good.
Another thing that may help with explanations/solutions is if you could specify how much RAM you have.
Also, when you say 'hanging' do you mean the applications freezes or you get the Blue Screen of Death or the application shuts down?
Best of luck!
Avia (hugging her
eMac and considering what to buy it for its 1st brithday

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