Can't run Virtual PC 2007 on Vista Ultimate

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vb6dev2003 - 17 Nov 2007 20:09 GMT

Hi,

Install the program OK, but when I run it, I am getting: "Virtual PC cannot
find MSXML 6. Please reinstall Virtual PC or install MSXML 6 and try
again.". Anybody knows what is going on?
I tried to uninstall, reinstall...install MSXML 6.0....nothing works.

Thanks.
vbdev

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Steve Jain - 17 Nov 2007 20:43 GMT

>Hi,
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>Thanks.
>vbdev

Hi,

Try deleting the options.xml file in the Virtual PC directory under
your roaming profile, i.e.:
C:\Users\%your user name%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Virtual PC

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Steve Jain, Virtual Machine MVP
http://vpc.essjae.com/
I do not work for Microsoft.

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vb6dev2003 - 17 Nov 2007 22:28 GMT

Hi Steve,

Thanks for your time. That folder is empty...

vbdev

>>Hi,
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> your roaming profile, i.e.:
> C:\Users\%your user name%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Virtual PC

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Steve Jain - 17 Nov 2007 22:57 GMT

I guess the next step is to remove any/all instllations of MSMXL from
the control panel. Then try the Windows Installer Cleanup utility
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301

>Hi Steve,
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>> your roaming profile, i.e.:
>> C:\Users\%your user name%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Virtual PC

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Cheers,
Steve Jain, Virtual Machine MVP
http://vpc.essjae.com/
I do not work for Microsoft.

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The CyberKnight - 05 Jan 2008 14:20 GMT

Hi,

I had the exact same problem. After investigating it, I managed to resolve
it by removing the KB933579 update. This is an update for MSXML6 that was
pushed in 2007.

I haven't spent more time investigating the issue but it could be a
regression with this fix. I'll post if I get additional information.

Hope this helps.

> Hi Steve,
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> > your roaming profile, i.e.:
> > C:\Users\%your user name%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Virtual PC

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orlando.cardoso@gmail.com - 31 Jan 2008 21:34 GMT

The same thing is happening for me, and none of these suggestions has
resolved it. Anything else?

thanks,
Orlando

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davag - 08 Nov 2008 15:36 GMT

> Hi,
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> Thanks.
> vbdev

Hi Guys,

the problem is with the options.xml

start -> run ->

go to %AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Virtual PC

in vista

right click on the folder - untick the hidden check box

you will now see the options.xml

rename it to optionsold.xml

restart your VPC program. options.xml is created

error

and the console shows.

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davag - 08 Nov 2008 15:41 GMT

> Hi,
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> Thanks.
> vbdev

hi guys,

solution for two problems here:

Virtual PC console does not show after it was working perfectly

and

error appears -> Virtual PC or install MSXML 6 and try again

go to start -> run -> type

%appdata%\Roaming\Microsoft\Virtual PC

in vista right click on folder and uncheck the hidden check box

options.xml will now show in the explorer folder

rename this to optionsold.xml

restart your VPC program.

options.xml is now recreated

virutal pc console shows on the desktop & error message goes away

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