Windows 7 Pro will not boot up in Bootcamp and won't recognize keyboard or mouse in Safe Mode

Windows 7 usually crashes after about 30-60 minutes of use and now I can't get it to even boot after doing a Windows Update. I tried to boot into Safe Mode with Networking but I can't login to Windows because they mouse and keyboard don't seem to be recognized?

Michael Fingerson wrote:
I'm guessing I would have to boot into Windows and update the drivers frm the DVD-R...I can't boot into Windows from Normal mode, Safe Mode, or Diagnostic mode...any suggestions?
Start over by using Boot Camp Assistant to remove the Boot Camp partition. Then start the Boot Camp process again using Boot Camp Assistant and following the Boot Camp guide.

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