XP stops loading after update

[Macamba]

Hi,

After the recent update I can not access my system anymore. My operating
system starts loading. I see the message that XP is loading. The background
picture of my desktop appears. After that, nothing happens. No 'trash can'
appears and no taskbar with start button either.

A quick check on the Internet learned me to start up XP in save mode. Tried
that, but after the letters 'Save mode' nothing happens. In the F8/Save mode
menu I also tried selecting the 'System restore tool'. Nothing happens.

Anyone have an idea what I can do next?

Macamba

PS. I just uninstalled McAfee. I tried to install Bitdefender, but had no
luck. But as I never get warnings for virusses, I do not suspect I'm invested
with a virus since McAfee and I parted our ways.

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
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to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB999999).

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