Dual Boot And Viruses

m2k1999

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I dont know if this is in the right section but i looked at other sections and decided on this one.I had windows xp installed on my computer and ive just added windows 7 as a dual boot setup.

Im wondering if i get a virus on my windows 7 partition can it infect my xp side of my computer?
 

Jonmor68

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A virus can go anywhere, if it's boot virus both can be trashed.
You are more likely to get a virus in XP then W7.
Keeping your system updated with all the patches and keeping your antivirus updated, helps to minimise the risk.