Do I need to install Antivirus software in VMware?

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Hi

Running vmware as a curiosity ( host os xpsp2 and guest os win2k ) and read few articles about it over google.Some articles claimed virtualisation itself a security and others mentioned need of antivirus.should i install AV for win2k?

Virtual Machines are vulnerable just like their physical counterparts.Have you installed Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 ? If not please install it as well as a good antivirus software.

thanks.. sp4 i have not installed yet.

Installing SP4 will make the Windows 2000 more compatible with other software and will also fix some bugs.