Windows XP security in VMware -
Steven Stern
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Tue Aug 13 17:24:42 UTC 2013
On 08/13/2013 12:12 PM, Bob Goodwin ~ Zuni, Virginia, USA wrote:
> On 13/08/13 12:58, Steven Stern wrote:
>> 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.
>>
>> -- -- Steve
>
> That's sufficient I guess, I've done without Windows for about 20 years
> and I see no reason to suffer that exposure now. I'll simply continue to
> ignore it.
>
> Thanks to all,
>
> Bob
>
Make sure you run anti-malware software on your Apple stuff. I use the
free Sophos AV. There's no magic to OS/X and it's becoming an
increasingly attractive target.
--
-- Steve
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