Guest PC Remains in Full-screen Mode When You Shut Down the Guest PC's Operating System (825422)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Connectix Virtual PC for Windows version 5.2
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Windows version 5.1
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Windows version 5.0
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Windows version 4.3

SYMPTOMS

If you set the password security setting so that you must use a password to exit from full-screen mode, the guest PC may not completely close to the host PC's desktop when you shut down the guest PC's operating system. Instead, the guest PC remains in full-screen mode, and you receive the following message:It is now safe to turn off your computer.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because, when you must use a password to exit from full-screen mode, when you shut down the guest PC, the guest PC remains in full-screen mode to help protect the host PC's operating system from unauthorized use.

RESOLUTION

To exit the guest PC's operating system, follow these steps:
  1. Hold down the host key (typically, the right ALT key), and then press ENTER.
  2. In the Password box, type the password to exit full-screen mode.
You may then close the virtual PC's window. If you want to restart the guest PC, hold down the host key, and then press R.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

To turn on password security so that you must use a password to exit from full-screen mode, follow these steps:
  1. Start Virtual PC.
  2. On the File menu, click Preferences.
  3. Under Global Setting, click Security.
  4. Click to select the Enable security lockout check box.
  5. Type a password in the Password box.
  6. Click to select the Exit from full-screen mode check box, and then click OK.
  7. To confirm your password, type the password again in the Password box.
  8. Click OK.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/12/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB825422 kbAudEndUser
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