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Old 09-15-2007   #3 (permalink)
Jon


 
 

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

Does this mean that stuff being downloaded from internet using MS Virtual PC
does not go through the AV and firewall of the host operating system?

I use ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite.

J.



"Bruce Chambers" wrote:
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> 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?
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> Yes. Fortunately, there are plenty of free products available.
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> > Can I use Free AVG on XP and Norton on Vista?
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> 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?
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> 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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