I am trying to update my windows XP to service pack 3 from service pack 2 and i try to install it and I get an error that makes no sense at all
Link: http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll84/Illmatar/SP3Problem.jpg
what is says if you dont want to visit link: The core system file (kernel) used to start this computer is not a Microsoft Windows file. The service Pack will not be installed.
Please help!!
Also Thanks for any help.
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3 responses so far ↓
1 RichB // Jun 22, 2008
This Microsoft page explains a possible cause of this error message along with a solution:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/327101
2 vbprgrmr // Jun 22, 2008
Service pack 3 is causing a lot of problems. If you google 'service pack 3 problems xp' you will see that a lot of people are having the same problem you are.
Part of the problem has to do with proprietary programs that companies like HP and a few others load in front of Windows to show a screen identifying their computer. Well, it turns out this new service pack doesn't recognize these programs and stops the load. Sometimes it even causes a freeze or reboot locking people out.
So if you were happy with SP2 stick with it. That's what I intend to do until all the problems are fixed.
3 Dren // Jun 22, 2008
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
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