You cannot establish reliable VPN connections on a Windows XP-Based virtual machine in Virtual PC for Mac (824971)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7
  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 5.0
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 6.0

SYMPTOMS

You cannot make reliable virtual private network (VPN) connections when you are running a Microsoft Windows XP-based virtual machine in Virtual PC on Apple Mac OS X.

CAUSE

Neither version of Windows XP currently accommodates reliable VPN connections with Shared Networking under Virtual PC. This includes both the sockets-based and open transport forms of Shared Networking.

RESOLUTION

In both Apple Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X, use Virtual Switch networking for more reliable VPN connections on the Windows XP-based virtual machine. For additional information about how to use Virtual Switch, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824440 You Cannot Log On to a Domain or Connect to a Network from a Windows-Based Virtual Machine

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/17/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB824971 kbAudEndUser
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