After Windows Update: Start, taskbar, toolbar, tools, etc., have disappeared. Disabled Task Manager, programs don't run, etc, etc.

My multi-monitor desktop Win XP through a long Windows update yesterday. Starting this morning, button bar and try to start at the bottom of the screen are no longer present. My table of multi-monitor configuration has changed radically in view/settings. All the tabs on the Task Manager are missing - with the exception of the processes tab. All keyboard and mouse commands have been disabled. To restart, I had to unplug the computer from power. Restart twice again obtained the same results. As there was no apparent way to start programs and features in Windows (Control Panel, Windows Explorer, Manager tasks, etc.) I resorted to a Safe Mode system restore after snatching the lead for the third time.

It seems that a system restore is the only cure for this, and I started this operation. Updates of various sellers require me to use to restore the system several times each month.  I learned to fear the automatic updates for fear that they will cost hours and days of recovery since the "cure" for other ailments that are not obvious to me. The last update all deleted antivirus controls volume and their icons. I have still not got their back. But I digress...
My questions:
What I've done wrong?
Should I disable updates?
How can I make sure that the updates stop disabling my computer?
What are your recommendations to repair the damage?
Thank you.
Craig Olsson

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Hi Craig,.

Follow these steps and check if the problem persists.

Step 1:

I would say you turn off the automatic updates (not recommended however) and install the updates manually ensuring that you will refrain from any installation problem causing updates unless it says "important updates.

a. log in Windows XP to your administrator account. Click 'Start', then right-click "My computer" and select "Properties".
b. Select the "Automatic updates" tab and then click on "Turn off automatic updates."
c. click 'OK' to turn off the automatic updates.

Step 2:

You can also test the issue in a State of clean boot in safe mode (after installing updates).

Note: Don't forget to restart your computer as usual.

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