T60p Bootup problems

Hi
I have a T60p thinkpad, after the computer updated to XP service pack 3, it will not bootup anymore, I am not able to recover last known boot, have you got any ideas on how to fix the boot problem?
What happens, in Safemode the computer starts to go through the boot and after about 2 pages of booting, the computer just hangs there, and the only way out of that is to reboot, I tested the hard drive it was fine, I tested the memory it was fine,. I also put Windows XP pro and booted of that, and it loads all the windows software into the computer from the CD, and after that it says on the bottom of the blue screen loading Windows and it hangs there. So I am not able to recover or attempt to repair Windows. Thanks.
Message Edited by jabiad on 01-10-2009 07:28 PM

Welcome to the forum,
Could you provide us a more detailed explanation of what you mean when you say "it will not boot"?
Thank you!
John B @ forum.notebookreview.com

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