In article <0qvca4ts1kb4de1f9d9iqqm5qrj1kft8ms@xxxxxx>,
boberglund@xxxxxx says...
Quote:
> On Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:55:01 -0700, Goosbee
> <Goosbee@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote:
> >
> >"Barnsie" wrote:
> > Quote:
> >> Hello all!
> >>
> >> As background: I have a 64 bit Vista Ultimate rig running Virtual PC 2007
> >> (SP1), with a Vista 32 bit VPC set with Shared Networking (NAT) and with Undo
> >> disk turned on (i.e. you can dispose of changes after each session). The host
> >> machine runs Windows Live OneCare (firewall, AV/AS, etc.), and I run as an
> >> Administrator on this machine, but with UAC turned on.
> >>
> >> The virtual PC is running NOD32 2.7, and I run as a Standard User on this
> >> instance. I fully patch Windows when updates come out, and update NOD32
> >> before going on the internet with this virtual PC.
> >>
> >> How great is the risk of the host Vista OS becoming infected with a virus
> >> from the virtual PC in such a configuration? I know its theoretically
> >> possible, but how realistic?
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance!
> Quote:
> >I am new to the PC world,I started with XPfor a year or so,just purchased a
> >Dell,which has the Vista program,I did down load the virtural program,but now
> >I need some one to explane just what the program does,and what it's for,I'v
> >read the tec notes,but I still need some one to give it to me,in layman
> >terms/lanuage. >
> > Goosbee
>
> I what way does this statement have anything to do with the subject of
> this thread???
>
> In a way it does :-) This thread is about security of operating systems
and Goosbee tells us he downloaded (and ran?) a program he does not know
what it does or what it is for. In general a good way to get your system
infected.