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[Solved] After XP startup I can't see the XP desktop

Posted: 17. Jul 2009, 13:31
by gilap
I'm running VirtualBox 3.0.2 r49928 on Suse 11.1

I can start up my Windows XP as guest no problem. But I cant get to see the XP desktop. Only the taskbar in the bottom. Programs will run if I go via "Start" -> "Run" etc. The only time I can catch a glimpse of the desktop is if I choose the shutdown function from the start menu.

This problem appeared on my previous version of VirtualBox and I thought an upgrade might fix it. Sadly it didn't.

I'm still somewhat of a newbie, therefore any help is greatly appreciated.

Re: After XP startup I can't see the XP desktop

Posted: 17. Jul 2009, 16:24
by Perryg
Sounds like you are in seamless mode. Try using the (host + L) key to switch it.

Re: After XP startup I can't see the XP desktop

Posted: 17. Jul 2009, 17:37
by gilap
Thanks - that did it.