I don't know if this is going to work yet, but it seems hopeful....

I was having the same problem of the startup tool failing over and over
again after SP1 install. After trying just about every option in
SafeMode, it seems that the one (I don't remember the verbiage exactly)
'Return to the last known working configuration (advanced)' is what is
working.

It's the only option that has gotten me past the initial windows launch
and then blue screen and startup tool. When I used this, it took me
to the "swirly" vista background and now is installing stage 2 of the
SP.

Just wanted to share that in case it's helpful for anyone else who
might be on the same freak-out mode as I am at the thought of losing my
data. :)


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