what's this?

From: technerd (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/04/04 

Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 20:44:05 -0700

i get this error when installing service pack 4 for
windows 2000. what in the world does it mean?

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 blah blah blah...

what does it think i'm running on, a mac? just curious

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