Re-Install result in Kernal Panic

I was running 10.6.6 and had a time machine back up. I had to re-install so after following Apple instructions, I installed my 10.5 disc and then installed 10.6. I then inserted my 10.5 disc and from utilities chise 'recover' to recover from my TM backup. After the recovery process finished, about 6 hours, it asksed me to restart the machine. I did so and got the 'You need to restart your computer.." kernal panic message.
Everytime I now try to restart the message keeps coming back no matter which keys i press. Nothing I do will stop the message. I'm very frustrated that something like this has happened after following Apples instructions. Its a simple re-install and didn't expect all this to happen.
Anyone recommend a solution?
Many Thanks
Mike

mfos wrote:
Did a re-install as my mac was really slow after several tools to improve performance. It needed a fresh beginning
Unlike some other operating systems, that's rarely required on OSX, and usually doesn't accomplish anything (well, not anything good).
I tried to restore TM backup from Snow Leopard but when it returned a message saying it could delete the HD in preparation for the backup.
Yes, to do a full restore, the destination must be erased first.
In the process of trying again so will post an outcome.
As mentioned in #E8, either do a full restore, or reinstall OSX (and the "combo" update).

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