Well.. first uninstall microsoft virtual cd rom

Then go here instead PowerISO - Create, Edit, Compress, Encrypt, Split, Mount, Extract ISO file, ISO/BIN converter, Virtual Drive

was just about to download daemon tools, will see how i get on with that

actually sod the daemon tools, you've been spot on so far so i'll stick with your idea!

cheers for the tip, thats loads better.

all i need to do now is work out what i'm doing!?

I've extracted the files to another folder, is it now as simple as just going through the set up?

you probably knew it was coming....

I've now extracted all the data and installed the app, was idiot proof power iso worked perfect.

my new problem is: when going to load the installed app i get the following error message- "please insert the correct cd rom, select ok and restart application"

i was expecting to get this kind of message and i'm guessing this is where the mounting comes in, thought that would be idiot proof aswell- obviously not!

any ideas?

thanks in advance