Computer rebooted in middle of XP auto-update, now windows won't s

A windows XP security automatic update was processing, and computer was
accidentally shut off. Now Windows won't start - even in safe mode or last
known good configuration.

Any suggestions for getting it started ?

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IlliniSteve wrote:
> A windows XP security automatic update was processing, and computer was
> accidentally shut off. Now Windows won't start - even in safe mode or
> last
> known good configuration.
>
> Any suggestions for getting it started ?