Not booting up after recent updates (jan 3,2008)

[Paul]

I hope any of you could help me out with this bizarre problem!

On Jan 3, 2008, i checked the windows updates, and saw critical updates plus
optional as well...i added video card updates (optional)...my mistake! I
regret! I should have gone to manufacturer's site to download new updates
instead of through windows updates.

Now I can boot up to view POST and Windows Logo...when arrived at
desktop...all black except for 2 white and 1 red pixels at very top of
screen. I tried going into safe mode...stopped at "pagp.sys," it hung up. I
cannot make "last known good configuration" work either...NOTHING that i
could access. I even tried switching video cards that i have on hand...all
not work, even can see POST and Logo, no problem. I had the same video card
for a year now...no problem until that dang optional update!!

I contacted ATI for help...SLOW respond, but at least did reply but my last
reply...on hold. S I G H!

I could try the repair using win xp CD, but how do i instruct it to remove
display driver? I hope to hear from you today!

 

[Andrew E.]

Try booting to xp cd,recovery,select 1 For C: Press enter for password,type:
Listsvc Have a pad & pen,write down the ati services then exit,type:
Disable /? follow the text & disable the service,type:Enable /? to re
enable
if needed,& HELP for all cmds,type:EXIT when thru.