You cannot control the CD player from the guest operating system (825556)


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

SYMPTOMS

When you try to control an audio CD from the guest operating system in Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac, the Start button and the Stop button on the player may not work.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if you are using the Apple CD/DVD driver extension version 1.3.8 or earlier under Mac OS 9.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, use the Apple Software Update utility to update the Apple CD/DVD driver. To update your version of Mac OS 9, follow these steps:
  1. Point to the Apple menu, and then point to Control Panels.
  2. Click Software Update.
  3. Click Update Now, and then follow the instructions that appear on the screen to install the latest version of the driver.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:1/19/2004
Keywords:kbprb KB825556 kbAudEndUser
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