Microsoft KB Archive/906867

= The guest operating system screen resolution is unexpectedly reset in Virtual PC 2004 =

Article ID: 906867

Article Last Modified on 11/15/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Virtual PC 2004

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SYMPTOMS
You change the size of the virtual machine window in Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 by dragging the edge of the window. After you do this, the guest operating system screen resolution is unexpectedly reset. This problem occurs when you have configured the Virtual machine window resizing options setting to Use guest operating system screen resolution.



CAUSE
This problem occurs because Virtual PC 2004 ignores the Virtual machine window resizing options setting.



RESOLUTION
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6294451

Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement
You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information
The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

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