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XP Mode won't start. Gives Error Message; The requstd Op cannot b compltd becs the Terminal Connectn is currently busy processing a connect operation.

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  • Monday, June 27, 2011 3:06 AM
     
     
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    I'm running Win 7 Pro on a i7 620M with 8GB mem.

    I installed XP Mode months ago and all was working fine until now???

    Today it won't boot but gives the above message continually, giving me the Login window over and over in a loop but each time with the Error message???

    Also the Shut Down button is greyed out and the Cancel button (at the Login) doesn't work???

    Very frustrating. Spent 4 hours on this. not getting anywhere.

    Can anyone help?

     

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  • Monday, June 27, 2011 3:25 AM
     
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    Try deleting the "Windows XP Mode.vsv" file in the folder
    C:\users\[your user name]\appdata\microsoft\Windows Virtual PC\Virtual
    Machines.
     
    That should then allow XP Mode to start correctly.
     
     
    Bob Comer - Microsoft MVP Virtual Machine
     
  • Monday, June 27, 2011 4:01 AM
     
     
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    Thanx Bob, but something was missing. When I got to:-

    C:\users\[your user name]\appdata\.....   there are 3 folders "Local" "LocalLow" and "Roaming" All three have a Microsoft Folder in them.

    I found what you wanted me to find in:-

    C:\users\[your user name]\appdata\Local\microsoft\Windows Virtual PC\Virtual Machines.

    I deleted it as per your suggestion and...... Hey Presto...... IT WORKED!!!

    Thanx again Bob You're a Legend. ; ) Now back to work.

     

    Aussie Bruce
     
  • Monday, June 27, 2011 10:15 AM
     
     
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    You're welcome and sorry about the location, I've forgotten that level
    more than once. :(
     
     
    Bob Comer - Microsoft MVP Virtual Machine
     
  • Monday, June 27, 2011 10:32 AM
     
     
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    Not a problem Bob, hope to talk to you again soon.--- But then again maybe not, if you know what I mean! ;)
    Aussie Bruce
     
  • Monday, June 27, 2011 11:11 AM
     
     
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    I definitely know what you mean. <g>
     
     
    Bob Comer - Microsoft MVP Virtual Machine
     
  • Tuesday, February 21, 2012 2:55 PM
     
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    Thanks Bob. 

    Your solution worked great for me. What does the Windows XP Mode.vsv file do?

    • Proposed As Answer by Johnnie Sko Friday, March 01, 2013 4:51 AM
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  • Tuesday, February 21, 2012 3:10 PM
     
     
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    Thanks Bob. 

    Your solution worked great for me. What does the Windows XP Mode.vsv file do?

    You're welcome!

    It's basically a hibernate state file, just like hiberfil.sys on the host if your host can hibernate.  It's a dump of memory and state that can be restored when the "machine" is powered on again.  Sometimes Windows Virtual PC gets stuck in an indeterminate state and you basically have to pull the plug by deleting the .vsv file and cold boot the machine, rather than letting it restore the hibernate state.

    Bob Comer - Microsoft MVP Virtual Machine

     
  • Tuesday, June 12, 2012 11:49 AM
     
     
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    i cant delete the vsv file then xp mode computer is online, then i turn it off the file disapear??
     
  • Monday, September 17, 2012 6:32 PM
     
     
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    worked like a charm. Thanks.
     
  • Monday, December 31, 2012 4:46 PM
     
     
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    Thank you sir!  It worked and we're back in business...
    • Proposed As Answer by Johnnie Sko Friday, March 01, 2013 4:51 AM
    • Unproposed As Answer by Johnnie Sko Friday, March 01, 2013 4:51 AM
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