Stuck on Win8 Start screen after WinUpdates restart

[Ambrosia]

I restarted to complete Windows Updates but my PC will only load the first Win8 start screen (the one showing mountains and the tower). I cannot get to any login screen. I do not have a touch screen but used Start8 software to enable Win7 type interface. Previously I got the same start screen but just pressed 'escape' and it took me to my Win7 login screen so I would input my password. Now I cannot get past the first screen. Help please.

 

[znod]

Did you try a return? You could try to repair startup using automatic repair (may need to run multiple times--say 3).

 

[Ambrosia]

Thanks for your reply Znod. I cannot try your suggestion. When I switch on my PC it immediately goes to the Win8 screen mentioned before going through the boot sequence so I cannot access anything. I have the original MS Win8 64 bit DVD and started up with that inserted but again, straight to the same screen.

 

[Nuccii]

Have you changed to boot order in the BIOS that your DVD drive boots first?

 

[Ambrosia]

It goes into the stated screen before any boot sequence so I cannot access the bios. I started with very little hair and now there is less.

 

[theog]

Use the One Time Boot Menu to boot CD/DVD.

 

[Ambrosia]

Hi Theo g, if you were local to me I would buy you a drink.....or 2. F8 and I was past that screen and able to do a system restore (still finalising now). I can't thank you enough......but I'll try. Thanks so much. (Now all I have to consider is do I install Windows Updates).