Hi Bruce,
Thanks for your detailed reply.
In your opinion, which is reasonably good free antivirus?
I have only used AVG Free antivirus.
AVG also have free Anti-Rootkit include anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam
and firewall.
Appreciate your feedback.
"Bruce Chambers" wrote:
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> 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?
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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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