Hi Paris, thanks for the suggestions, my comments below. >Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 12:42:47 -0700 (PDT) >From: Paris Margaritis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Virtual PC on G3 > >--- Clae <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I recently found a copy of Virtual PC 2.1 snip >. However, when I try to boot it, it > > launches the DOS window, which remains blank (ie no startup messages) > > and crashes my whole system,
snip >Well, the first thing I'd do is look around for an update from >Connectix, they may have addressed this in an update. Failing that, I >wouldn't bother with Win95 to begin with, try to install DOS 6.22 on it >and have it running. Then install Win95. it doesn't even get as far as booting to the dos prompt, it crashes as soon as the window comes up. how do i go about "installing DOS"? >Also, make sure that the VPC settings are correct, I have VPC5 and >there are a few settings that you can change such as Boot HD etc, you >may need to play around with it a little. I can't really change any settings when the app crashes on startup :) >As a last resort (normally you should do that first!!!), look in the >manual and see if you can solve the problem from there. Had a look, no real help there. My first thought was an extension clash, but even with a completely stripped down set, it won't work. -- David Clae Gason, Secretary, Melbourne Wireless mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wireless.org.au "God picks up the reed-flute world and blows. Each note is a need coming through one of us, a passion, a longing-pain. Remember the lips where the wind-breath originated, and let your note be clear. Don't try to end it. BE YOUR NOTE." -Rumi, The Mathnawi -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
