But thanks for posting the info about your nLite config. Everything seems kosher with that. I'd check your addons. (read for the classic forum-er rant.) On another front, no you cant make the installers just wait for the user input after windows has installed. This would mean modifying the installers. Many of them in fact bubble up for user input _before_ they've even installed and some even come up for air after they've started the installer process. Its just how they are. Have you also tested them in some kind of Virtualized environment? I'd suggest for a fast and free one, try Microsoft's Virtual PC 2007 -- it can handle most installs nicely. If you want more control and dont mind a large download, try Sun's xVM VirtualBox. http://www.sun.com/virtualbox for more info. ohhh rite.. thanks youu that explains that some add ons i did worked i tried virtual pc but had loads of problems with it and as iv got a spire harddrive and takes 2mins to set up i tho it be easier and quicker to do it that way i will just leave out the add ons that culse problems then i will google for the avg as that would be a good add on thanks again