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    Anti Virus for windows (boot camped) on a mac?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MYK, Dec 25, 2006.

  1. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    I just installed boot camp on my MBP and I'm running XP beautifuly. Would I need to install an antivirus for that part? I only assigned 20G for windows and plan to use it only when gaming.
     
    MYK, Dec 25, 2006
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If you want some virus software, I would suggest AVG Free. It is free and works decently.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 25, 2006
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  3. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    Thanks Zaz, AVG is what I had in mind but after all I heard about it I thought I'm better off without it.
     
    MYK, Dec 25, 2006
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  4. plattnnum

    plattnnum Notebook Evangelist

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    really, like what?
     
    plattnnum, Dec 25, 2006
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  5. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    Like this, this and this.
     
    MYK, Dec 25, 2006
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    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you're only going to use your Boot Camp for gaming (i.e. no visiting random websites, no downloading stuff from unknown sources etc. AT ALL) then you are probably fine without an anti-virus software. Otherwise you would need one.
     
    Budding, Dec 25, 2006
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