Covert VB Win 7 Guest

[UnknownUser404]

So here is the scenario...

I work as a remote technical support agent for a national service provider at home.
The company demands I use Microsoft Windows.
The company demands I NOT use a virtual machine.
The company installs tons of tools and vpn adapters etc..

I'm a linux user, a privacy and security advocate, and one who considers Windows itself to be malware..

My question is.. Would there be any valid reason as to why I shouldn't use a virtual machine to keep the windows virus isolated from my real os..
And if not.. are there anyways that I can totally remove all traces of the fact that i'm using a vb guest and have it look just like any other windows 7 install..

I've seen several places.. In the device manager for example it lists VB devices.. on the task bar there is the additions icon etc..

Anyone have any feedback?

[socratis]

Would there be any valid reason as to why I shouldn't use a virtual machine to keep the windows virus isolated from my real os.

Not in my book, no. But, I'm not the one that pays your salary.

are there anyways that I can totally remove all traces of the fact that i'm using a vb guest

It depends. If the owner installs tools that have been written with a virtual machine in mind, usually you can't. Long story short, if they are determined to find out if you're running a VM, they will.