Windows XP continuously restarts

After installing updates my computer continuously restarts. I get the
Windows XP Home Edition screen, then black and a blue flicker, then it
restarts over and over. I have researched this a lot. I know that I have to
get into the recovery console, but my computer will not allow me to press R
when booting from the CD to install this. I have already installed Windows
XP Home Edition with SP2 to the existing partition so that I could find help
on this issue. Nothing seems to be working and reformatting the hard drive
is not an option, important info on it. PLEASE HELP!! I'm at the end of my
rope here.
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