Article ID: 825250 - Last Review: December 24, 2003 - Revision: 1.1

Computer stops responding when you start Virtual PC

SYMPTOMS

When you run Virtual PC, your host computer (that is, the physical computer where Virtual PC is installed) may either stop responding or unexpectedly restart.

CAUSE

This issue may occur if both of the following conditions are true:
  • Compuware's SoftICE program is installed on your computer.
  • You start Virtual PC when the SoftICE program is already running.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, close the SoftICE program before you start Virtual PC.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about SoftICE, visit the following Compuware Web site:
http://frontline.compuware.com (http://frontline.compuware.com)


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