How to stay safe when destroying Windows XP?

Good enough title, I know that some viruses can escape from the virtual machine.

I have Avast antivirus installed, but I fear it is not enough. Advice or should I just unscrew?

Hello

Well, it's difficult for a virus/malware/ransomware ' escape ', but it requires some precautions.

Here is a small list of tips that can help (in no particular order)

1. stay up-to-date with the latest version of VMware Player

2. do not add a network adapter to your virtual Windows XP machine

3. do not set up a shared folder on the host-guest with a write access to your Windows XP guest.

AD 2. If your guest requires network access (as your avast antivirus probably needs to stay up-to-date) then preference set up a segment of different network for your guests as your host. NATting guest might help a little, but with NAT comments _can_ access the network of the host.

Also, you might be able to deny outgoing connections in this area.

Are NOT - under any circumstances - browse this virtual computer internet.

But really I don't want to run Windows XP or to unplug the network adapter, all other options are opening a way for the bad guys/girls.

Hope this helps,

--

Wil

Tags: VMware

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