Microsoft KB Archive/867511

= Virtual PC unexpectedly quits at startup =

Article ID: 867511

Article Last Modified on 2/6/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 6.0
 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 6.1
 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 6.1.1 Update
 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 with Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 with Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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SYMPTOMS
When you start Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac, you may receive the following error message:

The application Virtual PC has unexpectedly quit. The system and other applications have not been affected.



CAUSE
This issue may occur if you have a corrupted print job in Print Spooler.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, delete the corrupted print job in the Virtual PC Print Spool folder:
 * 1) In the Finder, click Go, and then click Home.
 * 2) Double-click the Library folder, and then double-click the Preferences folder.
 * 3) Double-click the Virtual PC 6.0 Preferences folder, and then double-click the Virtual PC Print Spool folder.
 * 4) Press COMMAND+A to select all the files in the Virtual PC Print Spool folder.
 * 5) Click Move To Trash on the File menu.
 * 6) Restart Virtual PC.

Additional query words: quits crash closes mac vpc virtual

Keywords: kbprb KB867511

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