Each operating system (host and guest) has to be protected individually.
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"Jon" <Jon@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> 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:
> Quote:
>> Jez wrote: Quote:
>> > 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.
>>
>> Quote:
>> > Usually, it's one PC, one license.
>>
>>
>> True. Fortunately, there are plenty of free products available.
>>
>> Quote:
>> > Does it means one or two antivirus/internet security license(s) in this
>> > case?
>>
>>
>> Yes. Fortunately, there are plenty of free products available.
>>
>> Quote:
>> > 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.
>>
>> Quote:
>> > 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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