New OS update = white screen of death.... can't even open in safe mode

my computer automatically did the OS update today (Jan 31). CRAP. Now I get to 30% on the update bar and it stops. goes to the white screen of death. same thing happened last time I updated (which is why i never wanted to upgrade again).
i WANT to boot in safe mode, but it won't let me. it goes right to the gray screen with the black apple and progress bar until it locks up as a white screen. seems like I've tried every shift+whatever combo, but noting forces it to stop. Any ideas on how to FORCE it to safe mode BEFORE the software tires to update?

I wasn't prepared to pay either so bit the bullet and used the code on the website.
The problem is caused by Apple changing the rules about drivers loaded on boot (kext or kernel extensions). If it finds an unsigned one (as the Trim enabler is) then it won't allow the driver to load, causing the system to hang at the "unavailable" sign.
I appreciate your reticence to use what seems like untested code – I too was wary, but my [albeit very basic] knowledge of programming led me to believe it would be ok. I can confirm it worked perfectly on my machine and allowed the machine to boot normally, but you will have to make the decision for yourself whether or not to try it. I've now uninstalled Trim enabler so that any future OS updates won't affect me.
Might you also be able to restore from a Time Machine backup?
Hope that helps.

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