windows on a mac - anti-virus

[ixoye8]

I understand that i do not need anti-virus while on the mac and if running windows there are virus possibiliites. If i do not connect to the internet while running windows, do i still need anti-virus. I also use an airport router.

 

[Tallest Skil]

The means of connection is meaningless.

Windows will ALWAYS need anti-virus. Get AVG Free. It's free.

 

[TEG]

Most things that affect Windows will not affect you Mac, so you can simply remove it and reinstall (or keep a ghosted image an replace the virus infested one with that one.

You can just prevent it from access the internet, or get a free/cheap anti-virus, like AVG Antivirus.

TEG

 

[Trip.Tucker]

I understand that i do not need anti-virus while on the mac and if running windows there are virus possibiliites. If i do not connect to the internet while running windows, do i still need anti-virus. I also use an airport router.

As long as you do not connect Windows to the internet, or insert infected files into the VM, you should be fine. For a good all round piece of protection, grab Avast! antivirus which includes anti-spyware, etc. and is free for home use.

 

[kkat69]

I understand that i do not need anti-virus while on the mac and if running windows there are virus possibiliites. If i do not connect to the internet while running windows, do i still need anti-virus. I also use an airport router.

While not connecting to the internet you can still technically get infected through files transferred from usb sticks, etc.

My rule of thumb is "when running windows have some sort of anti virus regardless of usage" You may get one through means you probably didn't think about so it's always good to have 'just in case'.

But I wouldn't go out and spend good cash on em. I'd look for cheap "run as needed" solutions like adaware and spybot.

 

[iBecks]

I use AVG 8, the free version which is an anti-virus and anti-spyware package,

I also use ccleaner daily to get rid of lots of other rubbish.

 

[ixoye8]

thanks for all your help

 

[nanofrog]

You could also try Spyware Doctor by pctools. It's free if you use Google Pack.
If you want, choose it as the sole product to download.

 

[techguy101]

well if you get an virus your an idiot

the only reason why'd you'd get a virus is if you are an idiot/ your surfing porn/ using limewire/ bittorrent...

and guys macs get viruses too... its just that windows is more popular which therefore means people code for windows