Microsoft KB Archive/909040

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You receive a "The application Uninstall Virtual PC quit unexpectedly" error message when you try to uninstall Virtual PC for Mac Version 7

Article ID: 909040

Article Last Modified on 10/31/2005



APPLIES TO

  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7




SYMPTOMS

When you try to uninstall Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 from a computer that is running the Mac OS X Tiger operating system, you receive the following error message:

The application Uninstall Virtual PC quit unexpectedly

CAUSE

This problem may occur if the following conditions are true:

  • You have a more recent version of Virtual PC for Mac installed on the computer.
  • You try to uninstall an earlier version of Virtual PC for Mac.

For example, the problem may occur if you try to uninstall Virtual PC for Mac Version 7.0.0 or Virtual PC for Mac Version 7.0.1 when you have Virtual PC for Mac Version 7.0.2 installed.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, uninstall Virtual PC for Mac Version 7.0.2. Then, uninstall Virtual PC for Mac Version 7.0.0 or Virtual PC for Mac Version 7.0.1. Then, you can reinstall Virtual PC for Mac Version 7.0.2.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

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