Microsoft KB Archive/825347

= Cannot Install New Programs from a Shared Folder =

Article ID: 825347

Article Last Modified on 12/3/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 6.0
 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 6.1

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to install a new program from a shared folder in a Virtual PC for Mac virtual machine that is running Microsoft Windows, the installation does not succeed.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs because many Microsoft Windows programs cannot be installed from a shared folder.



WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, use one of the following methods:
 * Install Windows programs from a CD or from a disk image.
 * Copy the installation files to a folder on the virtual machine by using the drag-and-drop feature of your Virtual PC, and then install the program from this folder.



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