Microsoft KB Archive/825394

= Cannot Use the Start Menu to Start Windows Programs in the Mac OS X Dock =

Article ID: 825394

Article Last Modified on 2/11/2005

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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 try to start a Windows program from the Start menu in the Apple Mac OS X Dock, the program may not start.



CAUSE
This issue may occur if Connectix Virtual PC for Mac Version 6 is installed in a folder that is named &quot;Virtual PC 6&quot;.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, quit Virtual PC, and then move the Virtual PC 6 program to a folder that is not named &quot;Virtual PC 6&quot;.



MORE INFORMATION
When you use Mac OS X with Virtual PC, you can include the Windows Start Menu and the Windows-based program icons in the Mac OS X Dock.

Note This feature is not available for Windows 95 and Windows NT.

To change the Dock settings, follow these steps:
 * 1) On the Windows menu, click Virtual PC List.
 * 2) Click the virtual machine that you want.
 * 3) Click Settings, and then click the Dock setting.
 * 4) Select the options that you want, and then take one of the following actions:
 * 5) * Click to select the Show Windows applications in Dock check box. As a result, the Windows program icon appears in the Mac OS X Dock while the Windows program is running.

Note To retain the Windows program icon after you quit the Windows program, the virtual machine, and Virtual PC, right-click the icon, and then click Keep In Dock. To remove an icon from the Dock, drag the icon out of the Dock.
 * 1) * Click to select the Show Start Menu in Dock check box to show the Windows Start Menu of this virtual machine in the Mac OS X Dock.

Note When you select this option, the option is cleared for other Windows virtual machines. Only one Windows Start Menu may be displaced at a time in the Mac OS X Dock.
 * 1) Click OK.

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