Can viruses go from VB running windows to host running windo

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JonL92
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Can viruses go from VB running windows to host running windo

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I always wanted to try Windows Longhorn and older versions as i never used them besides XP,7 & 10. i found .iso files for longhorn and such but if it has viruses or spyware will my may host windows 10 get them. from what i know i cant and i can just right click and press remove when im done and no viruses will remain if i had one
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Re: Can viruses go from VB running windows to host running w

Post by socratis »

It depends.
If you share your host's hard drive with read-write access, that's asking for trouble.
If you add your guest to the host's network, that's asking for trouble.

BTW, you said "i found .iso files for longhorn and such". Where did you get them from and do you have a license?
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JonL92
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Re: Can viruses go from VB running windows to host running w

Post by JonL92 »

you dont need a license there trials that expire. dont worry i dont pirate windows i think thats stupid
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