update xp sp2 and now won't re-boot

I upgraded XP service pack 2 via the SP2 CD and now the
darn thing freezes whenever I try to boot it. I cannot
get it to boot in safe mode or any of the other options.
Is there some way to manually system restore? I really
need help

Thanks
Ross

http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#B...2_installation
Boot or shutdown problems after Service Pack 2 installation

and/or

http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=7447
Specific Issue - Prescott Processors and XP-SP2
Fail to Boot into system after installing SP2 for Windows XP




http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=885626
Your computer stops responding when you restart to complete the installation of
Windows XP Service Pack 2

If required:-
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875350
How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer

http://support.microsoft.com/default...t=windowsxpsp2
How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if the Windows XP
Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfully



"Ross" <> wrote in message
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>I upgraded XP service pack 2 via the SP2 CD and now the
> darn thing freezes whenever I try to boot it. I cannot
> get it to boot in safe mode or any of the other options.
> Is there some way to manually system restore? I really
> need help
>
> Thanks
> Ross
>