I have downloaded the demo 4 times and each one will not install under either Vmware or Virtual Box. To test I also tried to install it in native XP and it failed in the same location. It tries to install but it fails at the uncompressing stage. I assume that it must be the download and not the program itself. Just to let you know I have downloaded numerous programs larger than this and have had no problems with installation. But each time I download from IMSI I have a problem.
Well I will find out if the program has a problem since I have purchased the upgrade, so will let everyone know eventually, but I did want to get started with the demo and have not been able to, so that is why I ask the question.
MCP
Cannot answer your question about running under VMware or VirtualBox. However, I am successfully running it under Virtual PC2007.
I had the same problem you experienced with the trial download and like you I purchased the upgrade to get a running version I could evaluate. I tried to talk to their support people about the download problem and the only thing they offered is I must have a firewall or anti-virus program interfering. NOT!
The same download problem exists with the "additional content" IMSI offers with the purchase of the product.
Just an update. I recieved the update and it installed just fine in Vmware. The downloaded demo's were the problem.
MCP
Runs like a champ under Parallels 3, fwiw ;D