I'm going to suggest searching your runtime for files marked as "shadow.tmp.light" or somehting similar to that, and if you find any, delete them. Also, make sure your VM setting provide at least a GB of space, and preferably more. As for my system, I've managed to connect myself using aligator clips, string from an old kite, and a pair of sunglasses I stole from the intern before I stuffed him under my cot. Works great!

thou and I, my friend, can, in the most flunkey world, make, each of us, one non-flunkey, one hero, if we like: that will be two heroes to begin with. (Carlyle)