Stuck at Preparing Network Connections in reboot after installing SR-1

[mjsbrcc]

I just installed Service Pack 1 on a computer with Windows 2000 Pro. I also installed the high encryption pack. Upon restarting, the computer boots up but gets stuck at "Preparing Network Connections...". I've tried rebooting several times, and even doing it in safe mode. Even in safe mode it gets stuck.

Suggestions welcome!! This is kinda urgent too.
Thanks

 

[mattjurado]

Does it completely freeze, or does it just take too long. You might let it run overnight, to see if you can get in and try to make changes. Other than that, have you tried the last known good configuration.

Matt J.

 

[horqua]

Have you tried removing or replacing the NIC card?

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[mjsbrcc]

Yes, I've tried Last Known Config, but nothing happened. It was stuck as usual. I broke down and took it to the vendor where I bought it for repair. Those guys seem like the type to try and let it run overnight to see if it lets them in before re-installing windows.

Thanks for your help. ~MJ