Windows XP security in VMware -

[Steven Stern]

On 08/13/2013 11:00 AM, Bob Goodwin ~ Zuni, Virginia, USA wrote:
> 
> If I run WindowsXP in a VM am I looking at Windows security risks? I
> have whatever protection Fedora 19 delivers out of the box and my DD-WRT
> router. I am still uneasy booting Windows ... There are no Windows boxes
> on my LAN, only Apple stuff in addition to mine.
> 
> Comments?
> 
> Bob
> 
If XP has access to resources on the host machine (e.g., shared
directories) or assets on your network, you need to treat it like any
Windows machine.  Use decent anti-malware software and keep it up to date.

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-- Steve