Windows 200 Server Hangs

[joybhattacharya 0]

We have a system with Windows 2000 server and Active Directory. Sometimes it hangs or starts some malfunctioning. Suggest some solution listing possible causes.

[peterh 1]

List of things to check:

 

1. Check Event Viewer for errors

2. Check Device Manager for non-functioning h/w

3. Run sigverif.exe to check Drivers

4. Update drivers

5. Check RAM

6. Check PSU, and system or CPU Fans are ok

7. Try a system diagnosis program e.g Sisoft Sandra