Alright, I am automating an XP MCE SP2 install with drivers for the laptop, and a default user, CD key, etc. However, I keep getting that stupid blue "welcome to Windows" screen that tries to connect to the network, allows you to create a user, and asks you to register with Microsoft. How the heck do I bypass that? I already created my user in the answer-file, and I can't get past the user creation section since it requires me to create a user, even though I specified one in the automation part. I have set the automated mode to "Fully Automated". Ideas?

You have to remove the Out-Of-Box-Experience (OOBE) from the install CD using nLite. If you're having any other issues, I suggest you post your Last_Session.ini file.

Or check "skip oobe"

Thanks, I'll format the DVD and reburn it after modifying the automation to skip OOBE. If I don't post back, then it worked.