Microsoft KB Archive/824625

= Virtual PC is Not Stable When It Is Running on Mac OS 9 =

Article ID: 824625

Article Last Modified on 2/17/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 5.0
 * 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
You may find that Virtual PC is not stable when it is running on Mac OS 9.



CAUSE
This issue occurs because Mac OS 9 may have compatibility issues with Virtual PC that are not present in later versions of the operating system.



RESOLUTION
To improve the stability of Virtual PC when it is used with Mac OS 9, upgrade to Mac OS 9.2.2 or later. Several changes have been made to Mac OS 9.2.2 and later to improve Virtual PC performance. This upgrade is free for OS 9 owners. To obtain the download, visit the following Apple Web site: http://www.apple.com/macos/

Keywords: kbprb KB824625

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