You Cannot Use MIDI Interface in a Virtual Machine (825462)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 5.0
  • 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

You cannot use your Mac Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) interface in a Virtual PC for Mac virtual machine.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because the use of a MIDI interface on the host computer is not supported in a Virtual PC for Mac virtual machine.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/4/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB825462 kbAudEndUser