Microsoft KB Archive/824438

= Cannot Authenticate a Virtual PC Installation on a Computer That Is Running Mac OS X =

Article ID: 824438

Article Last Modified on 1/14/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7
 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 6.1
 * Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 6.0
 * Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 5.0

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SYMPTOMS
If you try to install Virtual PC on a computer that is running Mac OS X, you cannot authorize access to your Macintosh computer when the Authenticate window prompts you for your password or phrase. When you enter your password, you receive the following error message:

Sorry, you entered an invalid username or password. Please try again.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs because your account does not have Administrator permissions or because you are installing Virtual PC on a secondary hard disk.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, use the following methods.

Method 1: Log on as an Administrator
To log on as an administrator, follow these steps:
 * 1) On the Apple menu, click Log Out.
 * 2) Click Log Out again.
 * 3) Click the account icon that has Administrator permissions, type the account password, and then click Log In.
 * 4) Try to install Virtual PC again. If the installation is not successful, move to Method 2.

Method 2: Install Virtual PC on a Secondary or Removable Hard Disk
To install Virtual PC on a secondary or removable hard disk, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click the secondary hard disk.
 * 2) On the File menu, click Get Info.
 * 3) Click the arrow next to Ownership & Permissions.
 * 4) Click to clear the Ignore ownership on this volume check box.
 * 5) Close the secondary hard disk Info window.
 * 6) Try to install Virtual PC again. If the installation is not successful, contact Microsoft Product Support Services.

Additional query words: VPC VPC5 VPC6 VPC6.1

Keywords: kbprb KB824438

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