sorry, Astalavista, i really didnt meant to be rude, or ungental. anyway, i clean install the windows XP SP2. I am using VMWARE 4.52, i formated and install the winxp sp2 right from the basic. then i install .net fx SP1. Then used Shrinker did the same clean installtion twice but saldy getting the same error. I really understand people like buckeyeXP and Nuhi there really doing a great job arround here, i really like nLite it saved me time and a lot tension in making a customized cd of winxp. I am really sorry, about my previous post. would try my best to be more gental while posting Thanks buckeyeXP, for the Shrinker, could anyone help me further to the solution of the problum.