@Tark Your problem is a simple version conflict. Downloading a kernel that ISN'T a SP2 kernel of build 2180 WILL NOT WORK. Simply hope whoever made it releases a new one, or you have to rebuild it yourself. @RaveRod My only guess is that the file you're editing is the multiprocessor kernel, and not the single. You could also avoid applying the bootscreen untill GUIRunOnce, as it WILL get replaced during setup. Around T-27 give or take. Are you sure youdon't have a hyperthreaded system? Are you testing in VMWare? If so, is your base system a hyperthread?