Cannot install XP SP3

Dear Sir,
When i trying to install XP SP3 it gives error "The core system file
(kernal) used to start this computeris not a microsft windows file". Please
suggest the solution for this problem..

Fawad Hussain wrote:

> Dear Sir,
> When i trying to install XP SP3 it gives error "The core system file
> (kernal) used to start this computeris not a microsft windows file".
> Please suggest the solution for this problem..

See:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/327101/en-us
"Error message when you try to install a service pack in Windows XP:
"Windows has detected that one or more protected core system files (kernel)
on your computer have been modified"".

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
"How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3".
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/en-us
"Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3".
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929/en-us
"Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3".
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
"WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation".

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