devaki_k :
hello,
my XP, after repair installation has hanged! its just the XP screen with please wait for abt 3 hrs. Can someone help me out.
If you can get into safe mode, choose with networking.
Backup all your personal files & drivers.
Here is link to download utility to backup drivers.
http://www.pendriveapps.com/driver-backup-save-drivers-before-formatting/
Format your harddrive and do a clean install, reinstall your drivers, personal files.