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Leeeeeeelo
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How does Mcafee interact with Virtual PC ?

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Hello ,

For a quick introduction , I have Mcafee Antivirus Plus on Windows 7 ultimate . I just installed Windows XP mode and Virtual PC and it is working fine . I am new in this field and don't know anything about security in Virtual PC .

In windows XP mode, it is stated no antivirus was found . How can I let my Mcafee product secure my virtual pc ?

Your help is really appreciated !

Thank you in advance ,

Leeeeeeelo .

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exbrit
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Re: How does Mcafee interact with Virtual PC ?

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That's a question that only Customer Service could answer really..  I would give it a try and see what happens.  You can always uninstall it.  Your machine is still protected anyway in your main OS.

I would be more inclined to use Windows Firewall and MSE as previously mentioned for antivirus protection as I hardly think XP Mode is going to be used constantly, although I suppose everyone's usage is different.

I installed it in my Windows 7 merely out of curiosity really as any software that runs on XP only can be run on Windows 7 in compatibility mode usually.

Message was edited by: Ex_Brit on 16/05/10 9:51:34 EDT AM

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exbrit
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Re: How does Mcafee interact with Virtual PC ?

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Virtual PC is treated as a separate operating system and requires its own protection.  You could install McAfee in it or simply use something such as Microsoft Security essentials or similar.

Leeeeeeelo
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Re: How does Mcafee interact with Virtual PC ?

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Hello Ex_Brit ,

Thank you for your promp reply !

So I need to install my Mcafee product on windowx XP mode ? Will Mcafee consider it as an additional subscription ? ( an other PC ? )

For example , if I have a Mcafee product with 2 used subscriptions , will I need a third subscription to be able to install my Mcafee product on windows XP mode ?

Your help is really appreciated ,

Sincerely ,

Leeeeeeelo .

exbrit
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Re: How does Mcafee interact with Virtual PC ?

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That's a question that only Customer Service could answer really..  I would give it a try and see what happens.  You can always uninstall it.  Your machine is still protected anyway in your main OS.

I would be more inclined to use Windows Firewall and MSE as previously mentioned for antivirus protection as I hardly think XP Mode is going to be used constantly, although I suppose everyone's usage is different.

I installed it in my Windows 7 merely out of curiosity really as any software that runs on XP only can be run on Windows 7 in compatibility mode usually.

Message was edited by: Ex_Brit on 16/05/10 9:51:34 EDT AM
Leeeeeeelo
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Re: How does Mcafee interact with Virtual PC ?

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Thank you again for your quick answer Ex_Brit !

I shall contact Customer Service for that . Thanks a lot for your help !

Have a nice day ,

Leeeeeeelo .

exbrit
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Re: How does Mcafee interact with Virtual PC ?

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Good luck.

iski1
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Message 7 of 8

Re: How does Mcafee interact with Virtual PC ?

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Did you get an answer from customer support about needing 2 subscriptions?

Did you try installing McAfee in both?

Thanks

Alan

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Re: How does Mcafee interact with Virtual PC ?

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iski1 wrote:

Did you get an answer from customer support about needing 2 subscriptions?

Did you try installing McAfee in both?

Thanks

Alan

iski1 I altered your user name to exclude your email address for your own safety and protection.

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