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Article ID: 867595 - Last Review: August 30, 2004 - Revision: 1.2

You cannot install Virtual PC Additions on a guest PC in Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac

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SYMPTOMS

On a guest PC in Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac, when you click the Virtual PC Additions icon on the Virtual PC toolbar, and then you click Install Additions to install the Virtual PC Additions, the Virtual PC Additions are not installed.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, follow these steps:
  1. Start the guest PC.
  2. Press and hold down the APPLE key, click the Virtual PC Additions icon on the Virtual PC toolbar, and then click Install Additions.

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
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