Microsoft KB Archive/824633

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Cannot Switch Between Japanese and English Input by Using Apple Japanese JIS 106 Keyboard

Article ID: 824633

Article Last Modified on 2/16/2005



APPLIES TO

  • 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
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 6.0
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 5.0



SYMPTOMS

You cannot switch between Japanese and English input on a Windows-based virtual machine by using the HANKAKU/ZENKAKU key or by pressing ALT + ` because your Apple Japanese JIS 106 keyboard does not have these keys.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, use the equal sign (=) key on the keypad to switch between Japanese and English input in your virtual machine.

Keywords: kbprb KB824633