> Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger)
> Processor: Power PC
>
> I did search for this but none of the results actually mention it. (Some
> search engine!)
>
> I'm running 6.1.2 on MacOS 10.4.11. This problem has been happening since I
> installed VPC some years ago and has continued through OS and VPC updates.
>
> When I start up, I get the message:
>
> "The permissions for support files are correct, but Virtual Switch failed to
> load.
>
> Please report this problem to Microsoft (Code: 1000). Virtual PC will run
> without Virtual Switch networking."
>
> 1. How am I supposed to "report this to Microsoft"? There is no email or other
> method that I can find. I did try in the past to contact "support" through a
> general suggestions email address but never heard back.
>
> 2. This bug apparently prevents me from using my networked printers and is
> thus very annoying.
>
> Is there any way to get MS to actually pay attention and fix this?
>
> No, I am not going to update to VPC 7 because I only need this environment for
> a very few things and it isn't worth it to me to pay more for it.