obtaining sp2

i`m getting the message (support for windows sp1ends oct 10th) so i`m trying
to obtain sp2 but i keep getting the message ( the core system file
(kernel)used to start this computer in not a microsoft windows file) what
does this mean???????

0x8007f0cc - STATUS_KERNEL_NONSTD
The core system file (kernel) used to start this computer is not a Microsoft
Windows file. The Service Pack will not be installed.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=327101
Error message: Windows has detected that one or more protected core system
files (kernel) on your computer have been modified

or

Error Code:8007F0CC happens if you have changed your "boot.ini" file.

Have you created a custom boot screen, or have you used software such as
Style XP to alter your boot screen?

If you are using Style XP upgrade to the latest version. If you altered the
"boot.ini" file yourself and made a custom boot screen, just replace
"boot.ini" with the backup you made before editing it.

HOW TO: Edit the Boot.ini File in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;289022


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"yorkie" <> wrote in message
news:53C7FD05-4A0E-4B43-BCD6-...
| i`m getting the message (support for windows sp1ends oct 10th) so i`m
trying
| to obtain sp2 but i keep getting the message ( the core system file
| (kernel)used to start this computer in not a microsoft windows file) what
| does this mean???????