Windows XP boot hangs at the black screen

[Guest]

I used partition magic to merge two partitions into one and my system now hangs during boot at the black startup screen. The mereged disk appears to be completely intact. I can see all files and folders. I cannot boot in safe mode. I tried to use my (OEM) WIndows XP disk to perfom a system repair, but it didn't work. Is there a way that I can repair this?

 

[Kelly]

Hi Brad,

Computer Stops Responding with a Black Screen When You Start Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;q314503

Windows XP Stops Responding at the Welcome Screen
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q294/4/27.asp

Black Screen on Boot
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q155/0/53.asp

Blank Screen or Operating System Cannot Load Profile at Logon
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q162/0/31.asp