[Bloody Sam Roberts]

0x0000009C: MACHINE_CHECK_EXCEPTION

This is a hardware issue: an unrecoverable hardware error has occurred. The parameters have different meanings depending on what type of CPU you have but, while diagnostic, rarely lead to a clear solution. Most commonly it results from overheating, from failed hardware (RAM, CPU, hardware bus, power supply, etc.), or from pushing hardware beyond its capabilities (e.g., overclocking a CPU).

• Error Message: STOP: 0x0000009C... {KB 329284} Win XP

  If this happens after the PC has been running for a while, check your case fan and CPU fan for full functionality.

  If it happens right away before Windows loads, your CPU may be toast.

[Spacetrucker]

I think you have hit upon the most likely scenario; the error occurs after it has been operating for awhile, and not during any specific operation. I think it is the case fan; if so, I think I can repair it myself (IF I can find someone who sells a case fan that will fit, that is if you think it is something that is non-terminal). Thank you for the info :):)