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Old 09-15-2007   #2 (permalink)
Bruce Chambers


 
 

Re: Virtual PC 2007 - XP as guest and Vista as host

Jez wrote:
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> Just started trying virtual PC 2007.
> Host is Vista Business.
> Guest is XP Pro.
> Do need to install antivirus or internet security software on both OS?

If the client operating system(s) are going to be able to connect to
the Intenet, certainly.

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> Usually, it's one PC, one license.

True. Fortunately, there are plenty of free products available.

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> Does it means one or two antivirus/internet security license(s) in this case?

Yes. Fortunately, there are plenty of free products available.

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> Can I use Free AVG on XP and Norton on Vista?

You could. Or you could loss that resource-wasting Norton product and
use a free anti-virus on each.

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> Will Windows defender/Windows firewall help? Do I need to switch these on too?

WinXP's firewall is barely adequate, so you should seriously consider
something better for that installation. Vista's firewall is much
better, and should be sufficient for that installation.



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