Just had a couple quick questions about running Windows through Virtual Box. As we all know Windows is a breeding ground for viruses, is there any difference running windows through the Virtual Box? will our machines be just as at risk for viruses? if so being Windows is being ran directly through Linux if a virus happens to get installed will that effect the operation of Linux as well? or will anti virus protect both Linux and the VM?
Thanks
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Virtual Box and Windows security question
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Virtual Box and Windows security question
by ninhalo5 » Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:14 am
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Re: Virtual Box and Windows security question
by Admin-Amir » Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:54 am
ninhalo5.
Hello ninhalo5, Linux do not care for MS Viruses,the Language is not the same in MS & Linux.
So if Virus will be on Linux system nothing will let the Virus to work on the Linux system.
From the other hand,
If you use VBox & install MS yes you must use Anti Virus install on the VBox to protect the MS.
Linux has Anti Virus install as Default on the system (very strong Anti Virus) just to let you know.
On the U.E we have 2 of them Virus scanner+clam AV.
So for your Question we are protected in Linux against Viruses,
And in Linux there are no Viruses as I have try to explain to you here.
The only thing that you have to take care of is your MS Virus protection to be set and Updated.
Just had a couple quick questions about running Windows through Virtual Box. As we all know Windows is a breeding ground for viruses, is there any difference running windows through the Virtual Box? will our machines be just as at risk for viruses? if so being Windows is being ran directly through Linux if a virus happens to get installed will that effect the operation of Linux as well? or will anti virus protect both Linux and the VM?
Thanks
Hello ninhalo5, Linux do not care for MS Viruses,the Language is not the same in MS & Linux.
So if Virus will be on Linux system nothing will let the Virus to work on the Linux system.
From the other hand,
If you use VBox & install MS yes you must use Anti Virus install on the VBox to protect the MS.
Linux has Anti Virus install as Default on the system (very strong Anti Virus) just to let you know.
On the U.E we have 2 of them Virus scanner+clam AV.
So for your Question we are protected in Linux against Viruses,
And in Linux there are no Viruses as I have try to explain to you here.
The only thing that you have to take care of is your MS Virus protection to be set and Updated.
- Admin-Amir
Re: Virtual Box and Windows security question
by ninhalo5 » Mon Aug 02, 2010 11:19 am
Thank you Amir, I knew that the coding between the 2 os' were different but wasn't sure if an infection would infect Linux. you know how some viruses will attack the HDD things like that. So, if I were to install Windows over a VM then an anti virus installed for windows should protect windows in the same manner.
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AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
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ULTIMATE EDITION 2.9 x64
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (32-bit)
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ATI® Radeon™ X1200
Graphics Memory*
128MB-319MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
Memory*
2GB PC5300 DDR2 667MHz SDRAM
Hard Drive*
200GB HDD (4200rpm)
Optical Drive*
DVD-SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash™ drive
Display Size*
15.4" widescreen
Display Type*
WXGA with TruBrite® Technology
Display Resolution*
1280x800, Supports 720p content
Communication
Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel
Wireless LAN*
Atheros® Wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
Processor*
AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Operating System*
ULTIMATE EDITION 2.9 x64
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (32-bit)
Graphics Engine*
ATI® Radeon™ X1200
Graphics Memory*
128MB-319MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
Memory*
2GB PC5300 DDR2 667MHz SDRAM
Hard Drive*
200GB HDD (4200rpm)
Optical Drive*
DVD-SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash™ drive
Display Size*
15.4" widescreen
Display Type*
WXGA with TruBrite® Technology
Display Resolution*
1280x800, Supports 720p content
Communication
Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel
Wireless LAN*
Atheros® Wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
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Re: Virtual Box and Windows security question
by Admin-Amir » Mon Aug 02, 2010 11:28 am
ninhalo5 you welcome.
well the Answer is this,
MS Anti Virus is good for MS (and must have),when you install the MS on - VM,VBox you must have Anti Virus.
But you can make scan from the Linux on all your HDD to find what MS Anti Virus will not find for you.
if I were to install Windows over a VM then an anti virus installed for windows should protect windows in the same manner.
well the Answer is this,
MS Anti Virus is good for MS (and must have),when you install the MS on - VM,VBox you must have Anti Virus.
But you can make scan from the Linux on all your HDD to find what MS Anti Virus will not find for you.
- Admin-Amir
Re: Virtual Box and Windows security question
by ninhalo5 » Mon Aug 02, 2010 11:35 am
Great, that sounds like it may be worth a try. I love Ultimate Edition especially 2.7 but cannot get anything I need for work to run through wine. Most of my knowledge with Linux is limited to the programs that come pre-installed. It's really time for me to start experimenting more with this wonderful OS. 
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Processor*
AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Operating System*
ULTIMATE EDITION 2.9 x64
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (32-bit)
Graphics Engine*
ATI® Radeon™ X1200
Graphics Memory*
128MB-319MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
Memory*
2GB PC5300 DDR2 667MHz SDRAM
Hard Drive*
200GB HDD (4200rpm)
Optical Drive*
DVD-SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash™ drive
Display Size*
15.4" widescreen
Display Type*
WXGA with TruBrite® Technology
Display Resolution*
1280x800, Supports 720p content
Communication
Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel
Wireless LAN*
Atheros® Wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
Processor*
AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
Operating System*
ULTIMATE EDITION 2.9 x64
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (32-bit)
Graphics Engine*
ATI® Radeon™ X1200
Graphics Memory*
128MB-319MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
Memory*
2GB PC5300 DDR2 667MHz SDRAM
Hard Drive*
200GB HDD (4200rpm)
Optical Drive*
DVD-SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash™ drive
Display Size*
15.4" widescreen
Display Type*
WXGA with TruBrite® Technology
Display Resolution*
1280x800, Supports 720p content
Communication
Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel
Wireless LAN*
Atheros® Wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
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ninhalo5 - U.E. Graduate
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