Virtual PC runs slowly on a Macintosh PowerBook computer (824628)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7
Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1
Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 Upgrade
Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 with Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 with Microsoft Windows XP Home
Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 with Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 6.0
Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 5.0

SYMPTOMS

When you run your Apple Macintosh PowerBook computer on battery power, Virtual PC may run slowly.

CAUSE

This issue may occur if the Allow processor cycling option that is in the Energy Saver control panel is selected. Processor cycling may cause performance degradation in the virtual machine. This performance degradation may be most noticeable during sound playback.

Note While this feature is available on some desktop Macintosh computers, there is no benefit in using the feature on a desktop computer, because processor cycling is intended to extend battery life in a laptop computer.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, turn off processor cycling or run the PowerBook computer by using an AC adapter. You can turn off processor cycling in the Energy Saver control panel.

Note When you connect an AC adapter, the Power Cycling feature is automatically stopped.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about processor cycling, visit the following Apple Web site:

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25170

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Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	2/17/2005
Keywords:	kbprb KB824628 kbAudEndUser