Windows XP Mode Stopped Working

Question

I installed Windows XP Mode on my computer in order to access certain items from work that only function on an XP system.  XP Mode was slow, but was certainly functioning.  However, recently, it has stopped working.  When I select Windows
XP Mode from the Start Menu, the status bar progresses as it normally would.  After a short wait, I receive the following error "Integration features have been disabled: You can log on to continue without these features.  To enable the integration
features, you can shut down the virtual machine and start again."  When I click OK to proceed, the VM Window comes up, but only shows a blank screen.  The OS never loads, no matter how long I wait.  I have tried to restart the machine from the
action menu, but nothing happens.  I would prefer not to have to reinstall XP Mode since it takes 3-4 days to set up a machine to work on our network.  Any suggestions?  The only major thing I have changed on my computer since XP Mode last worked
was to mirror C: onto D:.

Answer 1

With the virtual machine not running, go into the settings for the VM,
click on the "Close" setting on the left, then select the radio button
"Prompt for action" then click okay on the bottom.  Then start the VM
and when it shows the blank screen, click the "X" (close)
button at the top, it'll then ask you how to close, select "Power
Off".  Then just start the VM again and it should be fine.
You can change the "Close setting back if you want after that.
Bob Comer - Microsoft MVP Virtual Machine