Virtual PC 4.0.2 update released

Connectix has released Virtual PC 4.0.2, an update that fixes a number of issues. Also see our previous coverage in the Troubleshooting Virtual PC 4.0 MacFixIt Report and this MacFixIt Forums thread (VPC 4.0).

Here is what is new in version 4.0.2:

• Various fixes for running Java applications and compilations. Specifically includes fixes for Sun, MATLab and Netscape Java implementation.
• Improved folder sharing. Fixes the "too many files open" error when working with files in a shared folder.
• Fix for Sonnet G4 cards for PCI (PowerSurge) machines.
• Fix for Sonnet G3 cards for NuBus machines. NOTE: Requires version 1.4.6 of the Sonnet software.
• Implemented< various improvements to printing including HP printer support and fixes for printing issues under Mac OS 9.1.
• Improved compatibility with Norton Antivirus when installing Windows applications and software.
• Resolved problem with IDE controller disappearing in Windows 2000.
• Fixed flashing of Start menu when in 16-bit color mode in Windows 2000.
• Added video BIOS support for Titanium video resolutions of 1152x768 and 896x600. NOTE: Requires version 00006 of the Virtual PC Additions.
• Fixed mouse bug in Windows NT that caused the mouse to behave erratically.
• Resolved a crash that occurred when formatting a floppy disk under Linux.
• Change to allow booting of a Red Hat Linux 7.0 CD.
• Fixed CD Table of Contents problem for Enhanced CDÕs.
• Fixed video problem that occurred when drawing shapes in Microsoft PowerPoint 97.
• Fixed rounding bug in Microsoft Excel for numbers larger than 250,100 when run in Windows 98.
• Fixes for IEEE math when run on Windows 98 and Windows 95. (See previous)
• Incorporated additional miscellaneous fixes and improvements to the Virtual PC application.