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Xp service 2 pack not working

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vijaythefool Original post #1
Jan 13, 2005 at 8:09 PM
i get a message like the kernel file is not of windows ..... ?

wht should i do to carry on with the installation !
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digen #2
Jan 13, 2005 at 8:26 PM
Could you elaborate more on the exact error ?
When does it exactly occur? after you've started the installation?
How are you installing sp2? from a cd or the network installation file?
V
Jan 13, 2005 at 8:40 PM
First the extraction begins ! a folder in c drive

from the cd drive and after that

the an error message pops up saying


Service Pack 2 Set up Error
"The core system file (kernel) used to start the computer is not a Microsoft file. The service Pack will not be installed. for more information, see knowledge base article Q327101 at *support.microsoft.com"
V
Jan 13, 2005 at 8:53 PM
got it solved

*support.microsoft.com/search/defau...icrosoft+Windows+XP+Q327101&srch=sup&x=15&y=9
is the link

got an error message b cose the Ntoskrnl.exe was modified for the booting screen
V
Jan 14, 2005 at 12:49 PM
Spy ware ? ? ? ?

i get a pop up
i am using spy bot sd still not able to remove this , mostly pops up when
page cannot be displayed with ie
*540.scmg.net/randomsites/banner.aspx
Can it be removed manually ... a cookie can be found containing this
link and javascript to replace the default page with the above link

wht to do
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digen #6
Jan 14, 2005 at 5:46 PM
You've already found the solution to your problem.
I dont think the pop-up has got anything to do to prevent the installation of sp2.We can check that later. :)

According to the MS-KB article..
Code:
 This behavior may occur if your computer has a modified version of the Ntoskrnl.exe file that uses the /KERNEL switch in the Boot.ini file. This condition may exist because your computer has a third-party program installed that customizes the graphics that are displayed when your computer starts up. Third-party programs that can cause this condition include the following:
•	BootXP
•	LogonUI Boot Randomizer
If you have any of the customised applications then uninstall them & try installing sp2,if not then post your boot.ini file here

Right-click MY computer>Properties>Advanced>Under start-up & recovery>settings>Edit>Save the file & post it here.

Otherwise manually search for the file & do the same.