Error -2004 Message When You Start Virtual PC for Mac (825468)


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

SYMPTOMS

When you start Virtual PC for Mac, you may receive the following error message:
Error -2004: "Handler not found"

CAUSE

This problem occurs when you run Virtual PC for Mac on a Power Macintosh G3 computer and there is a problem with system sounds on the computer. Virtual PC for Mac tries to initialize the sound card when it starts. If the Power Macintosh G3 computer does not have sound capability, Virtual PC generates the error message and quits immediately.

RESOLUTION

Apple has documented this problem in the AppleCare Knowledge Base. For more information about how to resolve this problem, visit the following AppleCare Knowledge Base Web page:

Power Macintosh G3: Error -2004 When Playing System Sounds

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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/30/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB825468 kbAudEndUser
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