Kernel panic
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A [kernel] panic is a type of error that occurs when the core (kernel) of an operating system receives an [instruction] in an unexpected format, or that it fails to handle properly. A kernel panic may also follow when the operating system is not able to recover from a different type of error. A kernel panic can be caused by damaged or [incompatible] software or, more rarely, damaged or incompatible hardware.
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