db2jon wrote:
XP Mode looks like it uses code from Vmware...
In what way? If you are using Windows VIrtual PC for XP mode, it should not be using any VMware code.
...the two are not related in other than the fact that either one causes the immediate power off of the system. I have to unplug or hit the off switch on the power supply to generally power back up.
It sounds like the problem may be related to Intel VT-x or AMD-V. What processor(s) do you have?