thanks for that method but....
im using vista x64 , sp1 included. i sucessfuly instaled and configured vmware, but when im logged in to the cabal on guest , i got fast TURN OFF vmachine when i log in to the game on host.... what's happening? wtf? i got optimalization in nvidia panel turned off.....[u got same problem - i read your post in cabal rider forum

] - what did you do?
btw i got high end pc, vmware 6.5 and game IS installed properly.
thanks for your replies, your sincerely addicted cabal botter