May i know if using sysinternal tools would aid is obtaining information, about how my computer hangs? If so how do i go about using sysinternal tools to help me troubleshoot whatever the root of the problem is? The scenario that i am faced with, is whenever i use some heavy intense utilizing application etc adobe, office 2007. My computer seems to falter under even though i have 1Gb of ram with Win XP pro. It is a pain the ***, whenever i am working on my work suddenly my computer freezes up on me. I would really like to put an end to all this, thus would greatly appreciate any advice given thank you.

If you're getting STOP messages or BSOD's then our guide may help you here: http://www.pchelpforum.com/windows-x...bsod-here.html

Also Ram is not the whole equation-- what do you have for a processor/mobo...
and what exactly are you doing with Adobe--(Adobe itself is a massive resource hog --in my opinion).
The services guide here could help you to trim XP's unnecessary eye-candy/background services

Windows XP Home and Professional Service Pack 2 Service Configurations by Black Viper

You could use process explorer-- to see what is running-- and how much RAM/CPU cycles it is using...
Process Explorer v11.04

Do you require addition assistance with this issue?