For Stan's convenience, here are detailed instructions: (This is assuming that VirtualBox is already installed.) 1) Add the users who will be using the virtual machine to the vboxusers group either by using YaST, groupmod, or by editing the /etc/group file. 2) create the virtual system profile by starting the VB Manager and completing the following steps: 2a) click the "New" button. This will start the wizard which will guide you through the process. In the wizard window, click the "Next" button. 2b) Give the profile for the virtual machine a name and set its OS type and version. When finished, click the "Next" button. 2c) Set the memory size of the virtual machine by adjusting the slider in the wizard. When finished, click the "Next" button. 2d) Set the location and size of the virtual disk (vdi file.) When finished, click the "Next" button. 2e) Check the "Summary" window for errors and if all is correct, click the "Finish" button. 3) At this point, all the setup is completed and the guest OS (Win2K in this case) may be installed. Place the installer CD or DVD into the CD/DVD drive (If desired, iso images may be used in place of actual CDs or DVDs.) Start the installation process by Opening the VB manager again, selecting the profile you've created, and clicking on the "Start" button. Continue the normal installation into the virtual disk as though the virtual machine were real. 4) When installation is complete 'reboot' the virtual machine. 5) If desired, set up your 'shared folders' in the VB manager and map them into your newly installed virtual machine. 6) In order to improve the integration of the virtual machine with your host system, install the 'guest additions' onto your virtual disk. I think that this procedure is complete, but I welcome corrections from the regulars - and even the irregulars ;-P -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org