I also had the same issue (Gateway M285-E), but after finishing the nLite
based install, I "upgraded" over the top of it, using the original (non
nLite) Disk 1. It prompted me for Disk 2 and everything went as expected. I
was too lazy to burn another disk that included the Tablet component. :)

"Sinner" wrote:

>
> "news" <nntp.231562@buckeye-express.com> wrote in message
> news:YLqdnS5HJssLcfbUnZ2dnUVZ_trinZ2d@buckeye-express.com...
> >I recently acquired a Panasonic toughbook with no install disks. I
> >purchased an OEM copy of XP tablet Ed. 2005 from Newegg to install on it. I
> >had to slipstream the SATA drivers into the install to get it to boot. I
> >can now install the OS but I am not getting the prompt to install the
> >second disk that has the tablet features on it.
> >
> > It is my understanding that the license key determines the version of XP
> > (tablet, media center). The key is a valid XP tablet key. I have tried the
> > slipstream copy with the key already entered for an unattended install, as
> > well as with out the key so I could enter it manually. I have the same
> > result either way; no prompt for disk 2.
> >
> > Anyone have any ideas on how to install the second disk?
> >
> > Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> >
>
>
> I went through the same problem with a new Gateway C-142XL. I used nLite to
> slipstream the SATA drivers and SP3. At the point where you're ready to
> burn the DVD, you have to copy the Components directory from Disc2 into the
> Components directory in the nLite working dir.
>
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