On Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:57:27 +0200, Jeff <where@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:
>In article <0qvca4ts1kb4de1f9d9iqqm5qrj1kft8ms@xxxxxx>,
>boberglund@xxxxxx says... Quote:
>> On Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:55:01 -0700, Goosbee
>> <Goosbee@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote:
>> >
>> >"Barnsie" wrote:
>> >
>> >> 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. My reading is that Gosbee is a VPC2007 newbie and does not even know
where to start. Not uncommon really.
But it should be addressed by a *new* thread "How can I use VPC2007?"
or similar, or better yet by reading the FAQ and the numerous posts
here before attaching an unrelated question to a specific thread.
He will not have any security problems because he does not even know
how to create a guest and install an operating system in that yet...
--
Bo Berglund (Sweden)