Crash, freeze or hang

I am currently on my backup PC. This morning when I powered up my iMac(Graphite, 10.1.2,512ram), the Virex 7.2 loaded as usual and the program "unexpectedly quit". Subsequently, the computer hung with the twirling ball appearing every time I move the cursor. The keyboard does not respond. Restart with the power button does the same thing, except much slower. I have been unable to force quit the Virex 7.2, because the mouse and keyboard do not respond.
Any help welcome.
Gabby

You have some major directory corruption there; Keys out of order. Try running Disk Utility's disk repair several more times. I don't think it'll fix it but it's worth a try.
Disk Warrior could fix it, if it's not too serious. That would be your only chance if you're not backed up. Get the CD if you get it so you can boot from it.
An Erase and Install will also fix it but you'll lose everything.
If I were you , I would move up to at least Panther at this point. It's a lot more stable then 10.1 and you'll experiance less directory problems. Don't buy from E-Bay as most of those are machine specific and won't work on your Mac. Get a boxed retail (universal) set from an online retailer (Panther's pretty cheap now).
Cheers!
DALE

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okay...maybe too short, here some more detailed information:
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