BOAC
Sorry. I basically ran the Windows XP disk and used the repair installation option. When that was complete it allowed me to use the MSCONFIG option to set the boot to 'Normal windows mode.
From there I removed the Norton software and rebooted which then brought back the programs and drivers that were not working.
The desktop is a plain blue screen (which I can change the colour of but cannot add a picture to. It is using the Windows XP theme. Previously I was running in Windows Classic but is says it can't find that.
The Broadband connection I was using is still visible but is disconnected. There is a connection called 'Internet connection' which shows connected and will not allow me to disconnect or delete it. Once I open up the browser (IE7) it is extremely slow and times out.
I have access to both MSCONFIG and the control panel.
Logging on as same user as before which has full admin rights.
Frosty. I couldn't use the web to remove the software as it wouldn't allow me access (self preservation?)