error on startup

I have recently used windows update for ME, I can't remember the last time I
have updated, possibly years.

When system starts up I get error 0028C02C99AD, it says hit enter to return
to windows along with other options.
Upon hitting enter and returning to windows all the icons and taskbar etc
fail to show up. Just the screen saver appears.

When I updated through ME update I downloaded 7 crtitcal updates.

Any help would be appreciated,
Hogger