OS 10.5 - Bootcamp may lead to virus?

jwcbf · jwcbf #1 (**permalink**)

11-24-2008, 02:03 PM

I just spoke with an Apple representative who warned me about installing windows.

I told him I did not plan to go on the internet with windows.

He said if a gateway is present, and I am on windows, it may go on by itself. Is there truth to his claim?

JW

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #2 (**permalink**)

11-24-2008, 03:39 PM

Yes. I would download and install a free antivirus such as AGV 8.0 and install within Windows.

Here is a link:-

AVG Free - Download antivirus and antispyware software for Windows XP and Vista

jwcbf · jwcbf #3 (**permalink**)

11-24-2008, 03:49 PM

Thanks Harry,

What if I was using the Mac OS.

Could windows still access the internet?

JW

Santino · Santino #4 (**permalink**)

11-24-2008, 03:51 PM

But beware of AVG free if you're not a smart Internet user.

I had that one installed on my sisters PC and it caught a serious virus that become active a couple of days before. AVG, even up to date, didn't even noticed it.

Ended up formatting the machine.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #5 (**permalink**)

11-24-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwcbf

He said if a gateway is present, and I am on windows, it may go on by itself. Is there truth to his claim?

That's pretty much how it works with Windows, so yeah, it's true.
Windows is still Windows no matter what machine you run it on.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #6 (**permalink**)

11-24-2008, 04:22 PM

Yes it will access and I guess all antivirus software does is give us the best possible chance of avoiding virus and all the other wares that live on the net. Make sure you keep whatever you use up to date.

Ahh the joy of OS X!

jwcbf · jwcbf #7 (**permalink**)

11-24-2008, 04:22 PM

Thanks..

Understood.

But what if you are on the Mac OS (Not windows).

Can windows still access the net even if you are not using it (Bootcamp)?

JW

rippie · rippie #8 (**permalink**)

11-24-2008, 06:23 PM

uuuh... how can an OS access anyting if it's not running? can you make a toast if the toaster is not plugged in? Different scenario is when using virtualization [vmware or so].

kiss - keep your precious data on mac partition and backed up and you'll be fine.

SammySlim · SammySlim #9 (**permalink**)

11-24-2008, 08:23 PM

No, Windows won't be doing anything if you are not running it under boot camp. Even in a VM, it won't access the internet unless the VM is "running," as opposed to shut down or suspended.

And, whether under Boot Camp or a virtual machine, Windows is susceptible to viruses so you definitely need the antivirus software of your choice. However, the Mac side of the house will be safe - you don't really need to worry about infecting your OSX volume as a general proposition.

Cheers

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #10 (**permalink**)

11-24-2008, 09:19 PM

And of course you will find it necessary to go online using Windows for the Software Update feature if nothing else.

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Member Since: Sep 30, 2008 Location: Argentina Posts: 224	11-24-2008, 03:51 PM But beware of AVG free if you're not a smart Internet user. I had that one installed on my sisters PC and it caught a serious virus that become active a couple of days before. AVG, even up to date, didn't even noticed it. Ended up formatting the machine. Intel iMac 24" 2.8Ghz / 4gb PowerBook G4 12" 1.33Ghz / 1.25gb 2Gb Black iPod Nano 1G Canon 30D, recently inherited!
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jwcbf #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 29, 2008 Posts: 17	11-24-2008, 02:03 PM I just spoke with an Apple representative who warned me about installing windows. I told him I did not plan to go on the internet with windows. He said if a gateway is present, and I am on windows, it may go on by itself. Is there truth to his claim? JW
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harryb2448 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,103 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	11-24-2008, 03:39 PM Yes. I would download and install a free antivirus such as AGV 8.0 and install within Windows. Here is a link:- AVG Free - Download antivirus and antispyware software for Windows XP and Vista
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harryb2448 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,103 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	11-24-2008, 04:22 PM Yes it will access and I guess all antivirus software does is give us the best possible chance of avoiding virus and all the other wares that live on the net. Make sure you keep whatever you use up to date. Ahh the joy of OS X!
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jwcbf #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 29, 2008 Posts: 17	11-24-2008, 04:22 PM Thanks.. Understood. But what if you are on the Mac OS (Not windows). Can windows still access the net even if you are not using it (Bootcamp)? JW
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rippie #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 24, 2008 Location: slovakia Posts: 5 Mac Specs: macbook	11-24-2008, 06:23 PM uuuh... how can an OS access anyting if it's not running? can you make a toast if the toaster is not plugged in? Different scenario is when using virtualization [vmware or so]. kiss - keep your precious data on mac partition and backed up and you'll be fine.
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SammySlim #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 12, 2008 Posts: 937	11-24-2008, 08:23 PM No, Windows won't be doing anything if you are not running it under boot camp. Even in a VM, it won't access the internet unless the VM is "running," as opposed to shut down or suspended. And, whether under Boot Camp or a virtual machine, Windows is susceptible to viruses so you definitely need the antivirus software of your choice. However, the Mac side of the house will be safe - you don't really need to worry about infecting your OSX volume as a general proposition. Cheers
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harryb2448 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,103 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	11-24-2008, 09:19 PM And of course you will find it necessary to go online using Windows for the Software Update feature if nothing else.
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