Question : Windows explorer keeps on reloading my taskbar, shortcuts etc.

Hi, recently my winXP hang with these errors. WIndow show me the login user screen. I successfully entered into my userid but explorer keeps on restarting ( The lower Start bar, taskbar etc,shortcuts. keeps on reloading) with my background picture remains intact. WHen i try to restart and goes to Safe mode. The windows keeps prompting me "Do you want to restore to previous restore point etc" Even i choose yes or no, the dialog keeps on reloading no matter how many attempt i have tried. I can't even gain access into my control panel and my start menu and the screen keeps on reloading after 2 seconds and I got important data in my PC. Is there anyway to cure this problem without reformatting. IF really have to format, is there any way to transfer my files in my documents into another safe location before format. Pls HelP!!!! (I using windows XP with SP2).

Answer : Windows explorer keeps on reloading my taskbar, shortcuts etc.

jack, try what is suggested here by virtual guy, i know the symptoms are not same, but this update is causing many types of problem in case if there was an incomplete or unsuccessful sp2 installation !!
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP/Q_21169927.html