Hello,
If you are able to get into the system, the FIRST thing I would do is backup your data. Most people do not know how important that step is, but it is crucial to your data to get it backed up properly.
Next, if your KLGC (Known Last Good Configuration) is working, there could be a new driver (such as video or network) that is messing up the load. See if you can get into the Logs, and perhaps there it will tell you what is conflicting.
I would also turn off XP Restore. I have seen that restore too many viruses. If you make good backups, and test things regularly, you don't need that extra grief.
You can also try to re-apply the update. Perhaps that will clean up any mis-firing programs.
To be honest, I think you are on the path to a re-install.
Christian
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