Cannot Gain Access to External SCSI Devices (824586)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 5.0
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 6.0

SYMPTOMS

You cannot gain access to some external small computer system interface (SCSI) devices.

RESOLUTION

Currently, the only peripheral devices that you can use with Virtual PC are modems, printers, CD-ROM drives, internal floppy drives, joysticks, Ethernet connections, and all Macintosh SCSI drives that you can designate as shared folders or volumes. For example, you can use Jaz, Zip, and SyQuest devices. Printers and modems are the only devices that work on the serial ports.

Additionally, Virtual PC 2.0 or later also supports the U. S. Robotics Palm Pilot and the Rolodex Rex. Virtual PC 3.0 or later also supports many USB devices.

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. For information about how to contact Iomega, SyQuest Technologies, Inc., or U. S. Robotics, click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/8/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB824586
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