Service Pack 4 Setup Error

[Guest]

When I attempt to install the express service pack I enounter: "The core
system file (kernel) used to start this computer is not a Microsoft Windows
file. The Service Pack will not be installed."
Can someone point out what file or files this is complaining about so I can
replace/correct and complete the installation?
Your help is appreciated!

 

[Dave Patrick]

Your boot.ini probably is loading a third-party version of 'ntoskrnl.exe'
with the switch.
/KERNEL=
Remove the switch or add another startup option without the switch. If you
need help with this then post the contents of boot.ini

Explorer|Tools|Folder Options|View, then radio button for "Show hidden files
and folders", then uncheck the box for "Hide protected operating system
files" to locate the file in the root of the system partition.

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:
| When I attempt to install the express service pack I enounter: "The core
| system file (kernel) used to start this computer is not a Microsoft
Windows
| file. The Service Pack will not be installed."
| Can someone point out what file or files this is complaining about so I
can
| replace/correct and complete the installation?
| Your help is appreciated!