See here... http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Linux_Downloads
The repos are halfway down the page. As for your existing virtual XP I can't see upgrading the Virtualbox doing any harm to the virtual machines... but if in doubt BACK THEM UP! (always a good idea anyway). Sean -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/