Microsoft KB Archive/825539

= Your Virtual PC or Macintosh Computer Stops Responding When You Play a CD in a Windows Guest Operating System =

Article ID: 825539

Article Last Modified on 11/25/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * 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
When you play a CD in the guest Windows operating system, Virtual PC for Mac or the Macintosh computer may stop responding (hang).



CAUSE
This problem may occur if you have low or minimal memory conditions under Mac OS 9.



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, you can use any one of the following methods.

Method 1: Optimize Your Macintosh Computer
You can optimize your Macintosh computer and Virtual PC for optimal performance.

For additional information about how to optimize your Mac and Virtual PC, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824355 How to Optimize Virtual PC Performance

297238 MacOFF: How to Optimize Your Macintosh System Configuration

Method 2: Install More RAM
You can install more physical RAM on your Macintosh computer. For more information about how to do this, see the documentation that is included with your Macintosh computer, or visit your local authorized Apple retail store or any online Apple retailer.

Additional query words: VPC VPC5 VPC6 VPC6.1 freeze freezes lock locks up

Keywords: kbmemory kbprb KB825539

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