Ok it just closes the explorer window when xpcreate closes any ideas why?

Still have problem

Can you post more info?

Like how you have it setup? what directory structure you are using? Your xpcreate.ini file and the log that xpcreate makes when you run it?

One thing to remember is that its advisable that you dont try and run it from a location with spaces in it i.e.

C:\Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\xpcreate = Dont use
C:\build\XPCREATE = much better way [as it has no spaces]

Hope that makes sense - my brain is falling asleep hehe

Cheers
N.