You Cannot Run Multiple Instances of Virtual PC for Mac on a Network (825339)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1
- Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 6.0
- Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 5.0
SYMPTOMSWhen you try to run several instances of Virtual PC for
Mac on several computers that are on a network, each instance of Virtual
PC except one enters paused mode and stops all operations.CAUSEThis behavior occurs if more than one instance of Virtual PC for
Mac uses the same serial number. As outlined in the Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac
End-User License Agreement, you can install and use one instance of Microsoft
Virtual PC for Mac on a single computer.
In a
network, Virtual PC checks to see if there are other instances of Virtual PC
running. If there are, the instances of Virtual PC compare serial numbers.
If the serial numbers
are different, the instances can coexist without any problem. If the
serial numbers are the same, each instance of Virtual PC that uses the same
serial number enters paused mode until only one instance is running on the
network. RESOLUTIONTo resolve this behavior, purchase a copy of Virtual PC for Mac for each computer where you want to run Virtual PC for Mac.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/14/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb KB825339 kbAudEndUser kbAudITPRO |
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