hi,
found thread on similar issue but not quite relevant
Server on RAID1 mirror (healthly & bootable state); BCD & boot record ok.
Cannot boot neither in SafeMode; LKGC; except DSRM
Deleted *.log files from NTDS folder - still no luck bootup in normal mode.
Thought cause may be due to 36hrs cumulative WUpdates installed - hence got in DSRM; uninstalled them however on restart, it continues to apply updates via 'stage 2' ; and then BSOD however if I boot in DSRM; it successfully applied 'stage 3' of WUpdates and then on reboot for normal mode - throws the same BSOD.
All data intact accessible on RAID volume. Have nothing else plugged except KB/Ms; VGA & ethernet cable.
As such, on startup BIOS loads ok; Intel Matrix controller with RAID comes up with optimal status; then comes 'MS Corporation loading etc'; then black screen with mouse pointer - at this stage it stays for about +90secs and then BSOD appears.
Have got native SBS backup image of yest but thinking if there's a resolution, it would be a great relief.
Any suggestions much appreciated.
Ed