Windows 7 guest / VB 4.1.6 / Mac OSX Lion
When in the VM I inadvertently press host+C (copy in mac world), Virtual Box VM switches to 'dimensioned mode'
When getting back to 'integrated desktop' mode (host+L), user interface is just freezed, no action possible unless I restart the virtual machine.
I've experienced this problem since VB version 4.1.4, before upgrading Mac OSX to Lion.
Switching to dimensioned mode (Host+C) freezes windows 7
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FoxInCloud
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Switching to dimensioned mode (Host+C) freezes windows 7
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Re: Switching to dimensioned mode (Host+C) freezes windows 7
You can change the host key to a different key in the preferences -> Input
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FoxInCloud
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Re: Switching to dimensioned mode (Host+C) freezes windows 7
Thanks,
I believe that's what I'm gonna do until this issue can be addressed ...
I believe that's what I'm gonna do until this issue can be addressed ...
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Perryg
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Re: Switching to dimensioned mode (Host+C) freezes windows 7
Not sure they can address this. That is why they have given the ability to change the host key.
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Re: Switching to dimensioned mode (Host+C) freezes windows 7
Issue started 2 versions ago, never experienced it before 4.1.4 or so
Have used VB with great satisfaction for 9 months
Have used VB with great satisfaction for 9 months
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Perryg
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Re: Switching to dimensioned mode (Host+C) freezes windows 7
They added Host+C (scaled mode) in Version 4.0.0 (2010-12-22) which is when I am assuming this happened to you.
Being a MAC user you have just the one Ctrl key which does make the dynamics different and perhaps you should report this to bugtracker.
Being a MAC user you have just the one Ctrl key which does make the dynamics different and perhaps you should report this to bugtracker.
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Re: Switching to dimensioned mode (Host+C) freezes windows 7
Actually I started using VB in March 2011
Thanks for the tip
I'll certainly do it!Perryg wrote:Being a MAC user you have just the one Ctrl key which does make the dynamics different and perhaps you should report this to bugtracker.
Thanks for the tip
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Re: Switching to dimensioned mode (Host+C) freezes windows 7
One other thing that might help you as I just noticed.
The (Host+C) is a toggle and if you don't toggle out (press Host+C again) and instead use the (Host+L seamless) this may actually lock up the guest.
The (Host+C) is a toggle and if you don't toggle out (press Host+C again) and instead use the (Host+L seamless) this may actually lock up the guest.