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Old 04-02-2009   #1 (permalink)
DvDv


 
 

RE: I cannot get the mouse to leave the window

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> I have a strange problem with Virtual PC 2004. Everytime I install a
> new virtual PC I cant get the mouse out of the window. Documentation
> only talks about a HOST key. I dont knwo which key this should be, I
> tried a lot of different combinations. The only solution I found is to
> set the screen saver on the host to 3 minutes. When the screen saver
> starts I can leave the window. Strange, isnt'it?
>
> A few more specs:
>
> Host - Windows XP Pro
> Guest - Windows XP Pro
>
> After I install the additions everything is fine, but what can I do
> during windows setup? What will happen, if I try to install a linux
> distro? Do I have to shutdown my host to leave the guest? I think, I'm
> missing a small thing like CTRL ALT on Vmware. Can some enlighten me
> please?
>
> Thanks, Flark
Thank You! Alt GR

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Old 04-02-2009   #2 (permalink)
jorgensen


 
 

Re: I cannot get the mouse to leave the window

>> I have a strange problem with Virtual PC 2004. Everytime I install a
Quote:
Quote:

>> new virtual PC I cant get the mouse out of the window.
Check VPC Menu - File->Options->Keyboard->Host Key


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Old 04-16-2009   #3 (permalink)
GoneToPlaid


 
 

Re: I cannot get the mouse to leave the window

The default in VPC 2007 is to hold down the right ALT key while moving your
mouse outside of the VPC's window. Is this the same for the older VPC 2004?
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Old 04-16-2009   #4 (permalink)
Steve Jain [MVP]


 
 

Re: I cannot get the mouse to leave the window

On Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:20:01 -0700, GoneToPlaid
<GoneToPlaid@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:

>The default in VPC 2007 is to hold down the right ALT key while moving your
>mouse outside of the VPC's window. Is this the same for the older VPC 2004?
yes

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Cheers,
Steve Jain, Virtual Machine MVP
http://vpc.essjae.com/
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