Windows XP mode Security


  1. mgsmit4
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Windows XP mode Security


    I am running Windows 7 with Windows XP mode behind it:
    1. Do I have to run a separate virus program for the XP mode?
    2. If not, how can I get the Security Shield turned off. I went to the page that says don't alert. It still keeps coming up every couple of minutes saying I need to activate and taking me to a web sight to pay money. I thought The Windows security pack was free with the program?
    Thanks in advance for the help.
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  3. richnrockville
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    Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1
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    mgsmit4 said:
    I am running Windows 7 with Windows XP mode behind it:
    1. Do I have to run a separate virus program for the XP mode?
    2. If not, how can I get the Security Shield turned off. I went to the page that says don't alert. It still keeps coming up every couple of minutes saying I need to activate and taking me to a web sight to pay money. I thought The Windows security pack was free with the program?
    Thanks in advance for the help.
    msgmit4, welcome to the windows 7 forums.

    You evidently did not install an anti-virus in your windows xp Virtual machine.

    I highly recommend that you load and run malwarebytes anti-virus and do a complete deep scan after updating the program.

    You could run xp in safe mode after downloading malwarebytes.

    Malwarebytes : Free anti-malware, anti-virus and spyware removal download

    Yes you always need an anti-virus on Virtual Machines if they access the internet.

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  4. mgsmit4
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Thanks for the information. I was told that I didn't need to run a virus protection on the virtual machine when I loaded it on top on Windows 7. Guess I do. Will take your advise. Again, many thanks
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