Looks like my problem was with the downloads. I would download a file 3 different times and get 3 different checksums :( Now I finally got one that matches the checksums listed on the download site, and it appears to be happily installing now. Thank you all Emma On 12/9/2016 1:09 PM, Frank Cox wrote: > On Fri, 9 Dec 2016 12:46:11 -0700 > Emma M Birath wrote: > >>> I proceeded to set up a new VM, selecting Linux / RedHat 64 bit. I >>> selected the DVD1 iso file above as "IDE Primary Master" and the DVD2 >>> as "IDE Secondary Master". > I have personally always had the best luck by installing the Live CD, and then customizing the installation from there. This also gives you a quick way to test if the hardware you are installing to is compatible with the version of Centos that you're installing since the Live CD boots and comes up with a working desktop or it does not. > > In fact and coincidentally, I just set up a Centos 6.8 image on VirtualBox last night using the Live CD with no issues. >