on 12/18/02 1:44 PM, M. Tannahill at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Well, virtual PC 4.0 is supposed to be the last version of virtual PC > that will run on upgraded computers. The program installed properly but > unfortunately when you try to start it, the computer refuses to let you > select anything with your mouse. My only option is to force quit the > program. No dialogue screens appear, you are simply not able to select > anything with your mouse. This scenario continues even with the base > system software and the extensions disabled. Connectix has discontinued > product support for this version of the program.
The only thing I can think of is to hold down the "Command" (Apple key) key to see if you can access the VPC menu options. The Command key switches you out of the PC environment and into the Mac side of the VPC app. If that works, perhaps you can set up the VPC prefs and target your ADB mouse as the input device to get it recognized properly. I was going to suggest getting an el-cheapo PC for a hundred bucks, but a friend once gave me a Pentium 133 Tower... It gave me so much grief that I seriously considered driving over it with the rear dual wheels of my transit bus. I didn't do it, but it would have made me feel good, like I'd gotten even with that evil box. He should've paid me for taking it off his hands. I salvaged the IDE drive out of it, and even that died shortly thereafter. I physically bent down and kissed my Mac after I got rid of that damned PC. If Apple went under, I'd give up my computer interest and take up needlepoint or something. I just cannot enjoy the PC thing like I do the Mac thing. When it works, Virtual PC is way better than an old Pentium. Sorry for ranting. =) -Howie -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
