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Old 11-07-2009, 04:56 AM   #1
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virtual machine

Hi can any one tell me if they run a virtual machine on there MAC & if so how does it perform do you get viruses or problems like you would using a windows machine?

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Old 11-07-2009, 05:26 AM   #2
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same problem with viruses, though most will not cross over to mac
either do not allow the windows to access internet or
install a good antivirus on your windows virtual machine and do not allow the windows access to all the mac software and documents only to a select shared folder
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Old 11-07-2009, 07:55 AM   #3
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Virtual Machine

I am running VirtualBox on a Mac Mini and recently installed Vista & XP Pro.
I had issues getting XP to install until I changed the default machine type from XP to Windows2000. The virtual computers run quicker than I expected, and I am happy with the results.

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Old 11-08-2009, 09:15 AM   #4
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OK thanks for you help

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Old 11-08-2009, 11:19 AM   #5
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