Cannot Use the Start Menu to Start Windows Programs in the Mac OS X Dock (825394)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 6.0
  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1
  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 Upgrade
  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 with Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 with Microsoft Windows XP Home
  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 with Microsoft Windows XP Professional

SYMPTOMS

When you try to start a Windows program from the Start menu in the Apple Mac OS X Dock, the program may not start.

CAUSE

This issue may occur if Connectix Virtual PC for Mac Version 6 is installed in a folder that is named "Virtual PC 6".

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, quit Virtual PC, and then move the Virtual PC 6 program to a folder that is not named "Virtual PC 6".

MORE INFORMATION

When you use Mac OS X with Virtual PC, you can include the Windows Start Menu and the Windows-based program icons in the Mac OS X Dock.

Note This feature is not available for Windows 95 and Windows NT.

To change the Dock settings, follow these steps:
  1. On the Windows menu, click Virtual PC List.
  2. Click the virtual machine that you want.
  3. Click Settings, and then click the Dock setting.
  4. Select the options that you want, and then take one of the following actions:
    • Click to select the Show Windows applications in Dock check box. As a result, the Windows program icon appears in the Mac OS X Dock while the Windows program is running.

      Note To retain the Windows program icon after you quit the Windows program, the virtual machine, and Virtual PC, right-click the icon, and then click Keep In Dock. To remove an icon from the Dock, drag the icon out of the Dock.
    • Click to select the Show Start Menu in Dock check box to show the Windows Start Menu of this virtual machine in the Mac OS X Dock.

      Note When you select this option, the option is cleared for other Windows virtual machines. Only one Windows Start Menu may be displaced at a time in the Mac OS X Dock.
  5. Click OK.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/11/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB825394 kbAudEndUser
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