The .NET Framework 2.0 service pack did the trick; I was able to run nLite and slipstream SP3 into my XP Pro and upgrade my netbook with no issues. I dont expect problems but will post if something turns up. AWESOME little program. I have alot of stuff - specialized business applications for example - on my primary laptop - dont know if that caused the issue or not. I have a copy of Visual Studio 2005 which has never installed properly; will try it on both laptops now to see what happens.
I cannot get nLite to execute; looks like some kind of problem loading. Any idea what this could be? Has anyone else had this issue? I am just running vanilla XP Pro 32-bit. Have uninstalled, reinstalled, etc.