Hi all i,m Fernando and i just registerd because i want to try and make an new " slipstreamed " Installation Windows Xp Pro ( 32 bit ) Install Disk using the Nlite Software , because my old one doesn,t has an single update nor an Service Pack on it , but i must be honest my tech savy with Computers is medium to bad and so i deceided to register and ask for some help or good suggestions to start of with. i think i got the basics of using Nlite i read the guides posted , there very clear and informative , well done Authors , but i,ve also read on different topics posted that numerous problems may occur when trying to make an Instal Disk using Nlite, so i,m trying to make this as fault proof as possible before i attempt making an new Disk so i might ask anlot of questions. Okay what i like to make is an fully upgraded Windows Xp instalation DVD with ALL possible updates and service Packs & my Hardware Drivers , i,ve read Fernando1 ,s ( another fernando:sneaky: ) Stickie on integrating the Intel Drivers and i think i.l manage doin that , ( atleast i hope ). Okay this is what i believe how i should go about it using Nlite: 1:Copy all original Windows Files from disk to HD 2: perhaps make an back up of them in case something goes wrong 3:fire up Nlite let it read the install maps 4: pick tasks 5:Download service packs & integrate them 6:Download Hotfixes/additional updates and integrate them aswell 7:Integrate Hardware drivers 8:disable any unwanted Components & configure the instal options 9:Burn it on DVD 10 i,d like to test the new Instal DVD using the Virtual software mentioned in the Nlite FAQ , no cleu how that procces will work but it seems like an good idea:thumbup hope i got it all right , i think so , if not please correct me , i think i,l manage doin most of these steps but i,ve no cleu wich updates and service packs should i add ? is for example only Service pack 3 & all updates after that good enough for an good up to date instalation DVD, or should i also add Service pack 2 & additional updates ? i know this requires at least some basic windows knowledge , wich i don,t have much ^^ so therefore i ask , also i like to make , maybe when i know how to use this an more " tailored version " removing & not adding some components of Windows because i read anlot that this improves performance , but that will be another Project maybe later on first i,l try and make a good usuable Instal Disk with all updates & Hardware Drivers Also my Windows installation CD doesn,t come with an Licence Key i used an WGA Crack to make it work in Windows itself , so i wonder how i should go about this , i don,t want to use such cracks again i worry they contain nastiness ( virusses ) so i want an official thing so i,m gonna buy an key i think and use that , can i use that new key in Nlite aswell ? okay let,s start of with these Questions i would be very gratefull for any suggestions , good ideas for starting of with Thx anlot in advance , Fernando