Newbie Question

dsosbdsosb
Posted:
in Mac Software edited January 2014
I just finished installing Parallels on my MBP core2duo. I have never used a virtual machine before so I have what might be a dumb question but here goes...

Do I need to put virus protection on the WinXP Pro virtual machine? Do I need to download all the windows updates as well? Any help would be appreciated.

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 3
    kickahakickaha Posts: 8,760member
    Yes, and yes.



    It is a full blown Windows box, just, y'know, without the box.
  • Reply 2 of 3
    MarvinMarvin Posts: 15,325moderator
    Yeah you think it would be ok because you're running it under a Mac but one visit to a dodgy site and bam, viruses, trojans whatever. I can't believe I got about 20 malware items (2 serious) within 5 minutes of running XP under Parallels. Well, no I can believe it but still, it sucks.
  • Reply 3 of 3
    dsosbdsosb Posts: 52member
    Thanks all. I appreciate the info. I have downloaded the updates and put anti-virus on the machine. I love Parallels! What a great program! Thanks again!
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