Restarts doesn't leave start-up screen.

Today, I tried to download a new application then tried to download the OS X software update.
The software update didn't complete, and the applications weren't responding so I restarted the computer using Finder. All icons disappeared but the desktop picture and cursor remained.
After a long stall I removed the battery to reset.
The application disk is still stuck in the CD drive. The restart doesn't go past the apple icon and swirling status bar.
What has happened? Can I fix it, or do I have to drag my computer to the mall/apple store, again!!

Reset the SMC and PRAM:
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295
http://web.archive.org/web/20140711222006/http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379
Then try a safe boot:
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262
Any change?
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