Microsoft KB Archive/825250

= Computer stops responding when you start Virtual PC =

Article ID: 825250

Article Last Modified on 12/24/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Connectix Virtual PC for Windows 5.0
 * Connectix Virtual PC for Windows 4.3
 * Connectix Virtual PC for Windows 4.2
 * Connectix Virtual PC for Windows 4.1
 * Connectix Virtual PC for Windows 4.0

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SYMPTOMS
When you run Virtual PC, your host computer (that is, the physical computer where Virtual PC is installed) may either stop responding or unexpectedly restart.



CAUSE
This issue may occur if both of the following conditions are true:
 * Compuware's SoftICE program is installed on your computer.
 * You start Virtual PC when the SoftICE program is already running.



WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, close the SoftICE program before you start Virtual PC.



MORE INFORMATION
For more information about SoftICE, visit the following Compuware Web site:

http://frontline.compuware.com

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