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Old 01-05-2006, 05:16 PM
billytec
 
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Default unable to install sp2 (Pls. help)

I tried several times to install SP2 and everytime it give the same erro
message
"The core system file (kernel) used to start this computer is not a
microsoft windows file. The service pack will not be installed. for more
information see knowlege base article Q327101 at
http://support.microsoft.com"

Pls. help, thx in advance.

Billytec
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Old 01-05-2006, 05:16 PM
PA Bear
 
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Default Re: unable to install sp2 (Pls. help)

Error message: Windows has detected that one or more protected core system
files (kernel) on your computer have been modified
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=327101

Did you read the Cause and Resolution sections of the above KB article? Did
you try the posted Resolution?

Also see:

What to Know Before Downloading/Installing SP2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx

Installing SP2 Step-by-Step
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insthowto

Troubleshooting Your Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insttshoot

WinXP SP2 FAQ: What to do after installing SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default...xpsp2installed

Service Pack (any) Installation Checklist (MVP Jupiter Jones)
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

WinXP SP2-specific Page (MVP Jupiter Jones)
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=837783
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Security, Shell/User)


billytec wrote:
> I tried several times to install SP2 and everytime it give the same erro
> message
> "The core system file (kernel) used to start this computer is not a
> microsoft windows file. The service pack will not be installed. for more
> information see knowlege base article Q327101 at
> http://support.microsoft.com"
>
> Pls. help, thx in advance.
>
> Billytec


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