Security software when using Virtual XP.

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Hi,
I have lots of old software and bought Win 7 Ultimate so I could use Virtual XP to run the older stuff.

When I run Virtual XP it advises me I have no internet security! I have one physical computer with an entirely legal set of software. The Virtual XP is included in the Win 7 Ultimate software, yet F Secure say I need another copy of the security software to be protected.

Can this be correct?

Does the Virtual XP need internet protection, or is it covered by the underlying Win 7 system that is protected?

What do other users do?

Thanks

Greygorre
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home made
OS
win 7 64 ultimate
CPU
AMD Athlon II X2 250
Motherboard
eMachines MCP61PM-GM
Memory
6 Gb
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 220
Sound Card
On board
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w19b
Hard Drives
1500 Gb
500 Gb
640 Gb
PSU
450 w
Case
E machines
Cooling
fans
greygorre said:
Hi,
I have lots of old software and bought Win 7 Ultimate so I could use Virtual XP to run the older stuff.

When I run Virtual XP it advises me I have no internet security! I have one physical computer with an entirely legal set of software. The Virtual XP is included in the Win 7 Ultimate software, yet F Secure say I need another copy of the security software to be protected.

Can this be correct?

Does the Virtual XP need internet protection, or is it covered by the underlying Win 7 system that is protected?

What do other users do?

Thanks

Greygorre
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I installed Avast! (Free Edition) into my Virtual XP to provide anti-virus protection for virtual apps.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Virtual Machine
OS
Windows 7 Professional 32-bit SP1
CPU
AMD A4/A6
Motherboard
Intel Corporation 440BX Desktop Reference Platform
Memory
3.00GB EDO
Graphics Card(s)
VMware SVGA 3D
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic Non-PnP Monitor on VMware SVGA 3D
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
1 x 60GB VMware Virtual SATA Hard Drive ATA Device
Antivirus
Kaspersky Total Security
I installed Microsoft Security Essentials in my XP virtual machines and have had no problems. it's FREE
Rich
 

My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Laptop Qosimo X870
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core I7
Motherboard
Toshiba Qosmio
Memory
16 Gigs
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M
Monitor(s) Displays
17.7" laptop
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
256 Gig SanDisk SSD for C
256 Gig Intel SSD for D
Internet Speed
50/25 FIOS
Antivirus
Vipre (all you can eat for 10 machines)
Browser
IE and FF
Other Info
I have dos 6.22, wfwg 3.11, win98, 2000 and xp VHD's available for testing. MS's Virtual PC works great.
I also used Microsoft Security Essentials for XP mode in Windows 7. I have a feeling the only reason MSE still supports XP (32 bit only) is so you can use it in XP Mode. Its just an added bonus that it works on regular XP installs too.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
Windows 10 Education 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
Memory
8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
Sound Card
VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
Screen Resolution
1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
Hard Drives
Crucial M100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
PSU
Thermaltake TR 620
Case
Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
Cooling
Stock heatsink and fan
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
Mouse
Logitech Wireless M570 Trackman Wheel
Internet Speed
80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
Antivirus
Windows Defender
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
Other Info
HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
Thank you all,

I'll try the add-ons and hope my old games still enthrall!!


Greygorre
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home made
OS
win 7 64 ultimate
CPU
AMD Athlon II X2 250
Motherboard
eMachines MCP61PM-GM
Memory
6 Gb
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 220
Sound Card
On board
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w19b
Hard Drives
1500 Gb
500 Gb
640 Gb
PSU
450 w
Case
E machines
Cooling
fans
Keep in mind that XP mode uses emulated hardware, not the actual physical hardware installed in the PC. With that in mind you may not get the results you're hoping for. You might be better off trying to run your games in compatibility mode on your real hardware.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
Windows 10 Education 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
Memory
8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
Sound Card
VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
Screen Resolution
1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
Hard Drives
Crucial M100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
PSU
Thermaltake TR 620
Case
Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
Cooling
Stock heatsink and fan
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
Mouse
Logitech Wireless M570 Trackman Wheel
Internet Speed
80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
Antivirus
Windows Defender
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
Other Info
HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
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