"The Application Failed to Initialize Properly (0xc0000142)" Error Message When You Start Virtual PC (824572)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Connectix Virtual PC for Windows version 5.0
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Windows version 4.3
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Windows version 4.2
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Windows version 4.1
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Windows version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you start Virtual PC, you may receive the following error message:
The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000142). Click on OK to terminate the application.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if you are using a version of Virtual PC that is earlier than Virtual PC 5.1 and you have Symantec pcAnywhere installed.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, stop the pcAnywhere service, and then start Virtual PC. After you start Virtual PC, you can restart the pcAnywhere service.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, either remove pcAnywhere, or upgrade to Virtual PC 5.1 or later.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article. The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/18/2003
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