I updated via Microsoft Update including an update for the onboard graphics chip.
When it rebooted the screen just flashes as though the graphics chip is turning on and off rapidly, the screen remains black. I can access the Bios menu using F2 and this displays fine. If I try to access the safe mode startup using F12 it does not display.
The desktop was an ex corporate machine and did not come with original discs although has the COA sticker on the side. As far as I can tell there is no recovery partition either.
I have tried rebooting pushing F8 as well, does not work.
Does anyone have any suggestions to get me back to the desktop to reinstall the video drivers?