Need more info you first.
What kind of computer do your have? Graphite what? Please include as much details (model, mhz, etc) about your computer as possible & include it in
My Setting preferences over here--->
Which version OS do you have? OS 9.0, OS 9.1, OS 9.2, OS 9.2.1 or OS 9.2.2?
Also, this info should be included in
"My Settings."
We need all of the above info in order for the users to provide you with the
correct troubleshooting solutions.
In the meantime until you post back w/the above info here are some basic troublshooting info:
Except for the keyboard & mouse disconnect all devices from your computer.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=4327 Mac OS 9 and earlier: System Stops Responding and Basic Troubleshooting
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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=16473 Mac OS 7.x - 9.x: Troubleshooting Startup Issues