VMware/Bootcamp/XP... NO virus protection ?

MACyMouse · MACyMouse #1 (**permalink**)

11-04-2007, 10:53 AM

Ok...... I'm just about nearing not using XP anymore whatsoever.... I ONLY run XP through VMware to use Yahoo.. but in a few months i will not be using XP at all....

My school requires Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint but I was just confirmed by campus tech that I CAN use a Mac as long as I have a browser that will support the campus website (online schooling)... and if I run Office 2004 or earlier... which I have for Mac...

Question...... I want to wipe out XP and reinstall only to clean up that part of the partition of unwanted crap... and then just run Yahoo... i won't be surfing the web with XP or using any email client....

QUESTION!!
Am I still vulnerable to hackers/malware/spyware/bugs and viruses even if I DON"T connect to the web or email in XP?

All web surfing and email will be done through Mac.... I will ONLY be using Yahoo on XP (for a few months)

schweb · schweb #2 (**permalink**)

11-04-2007, 11:30 AM

Yes. As long as it connects to the internet it's at risk.

MACyMouse · MACyMouse #3 (**permalink**)

11-04-2007, 11:36 AM

well..................................... crap!

ok

MACyMouse #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 25, 2004 Location: Australia (American born) Posts: 710 Mac Specs: MBP 15" 2006 \| 2011 21.5in iMac-1tb-i5-12gig \| iPhone 3gs	11-04-2007, 10:53 AM Ok...... I'm just about nearing not using XP anymore whatsoever.... I ONLY run XP through VMware to use Yahoo.. but in a few months i will not be using XP at all.... My school requires Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint but I was just confirmed by campus tech that I CAN use a Mac as long as I have a browser that will support the campus website (online schooling)... and if I run Office 2004 or earlier... which I have for Mac... Question...... I want to wipe out XP and reinstall only to clean up that part of the partition of unwanted crap... and then just run Yahoo... i won't be surfing the web with XP or using any email client.... QUESTION!! Am I still vulnerable to hackers/malware/spyware/bugs and viruses even if I DON"T connect to the web or email in XP? All web surfing and email will be done through Mac.... I will ONLY be using Yahoo on XP (for a few months) Photography
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schweb #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 27, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 13,213 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro \| LED Cinema Display \| iPhone 4 \| iPad 2	11-04-2007, 11:30 AM Yes. As long as it connects to the internet it's at risk. schweb \| community leader flickr » facebook » twitter » tumblr » google+ » about.me Mac-Forums: On Twitter \| On Facebook \| On Flickr
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