Win XP starts ok, then it minimizes into a single blue line.

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dsequoias
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Win XP starts ok, then it minimizes into a single blue line.

Post by dsequoias »

Windows XP appears to start well, but then after the splash screen it minimizes into a single blue line. I cannot logon or maximizes the windows.

Host system Fedora 13, OS guess Windows XP Professional.

Can anyone help I hate to start from scratch again.

Thanks David
mpack
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Re: Win XP starts ok, then it minimizes into a single blue line.

Post by mpack »

Have a look at the ExtraData section in the .vbox file, check if there is a stupid setting for display size. If there is then I would delete the line and let it choose a default. That's the only thing I can think of.
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