The screen resolution options are limited in Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 (886377)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7

SYMPTOMS

After you install the Virtual Machine Additions to a virtual machine in Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7, you may only be able to select the following screen resolutions on the Settings tab in the Display Properties dialog box:
  • 640 by 480 pixels
  • 800 by 600 pixels
  • 1,024 by 768 pixels

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, you must remove and then reinstall the Virtual Machine Additions. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. On the PC menu, click Install or Update Additions.
  2. Click Remove.

    Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 removes the Virtual Machine Additions from the virtual machine.
  3. Click Finish, and then click Yes to restart the virtual machine.
  4. After the virtual machine restarts, click Install or Update Additions on the PC menu.
  5. Click Next two times.

    Virtual PC installs the Virtual Machine Additions on the virtual machine.
  6. Click Finish, and then click Yes to restart the virtual machine.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/4/2004
Keywords:kbdisplay kbprb kbtshoot KB886377 kbAudEndUser
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