Win7 64 Pro Virt WinXP General Questions

Hi all,
I'm playing around with the virtual Windows XP that is used with the special XP feature of Windows 7 64bit Professional operating system.

Question #1. Can it be trusted for software testing like Shadow Defender by dumping all changes?

Question #2. Since the virtual XP is saved to hibernation, can it be used to test software that requires a reboot?

Question #3. Is there any connection between the parent OS and the virtual OS that would allow cross contamination/infection?

Thanks for your patience with a virtual noob like me.

SourMilk out

 

1. Yes all changes can be dumped.
2. Yes, no problem.
3. Sharing a drive, it is possible though rare that malware can escape the VM. I set mine up to transfer samples on a flash drive, then disconnect the flash drive. Doing it that way I've had no escapes.

 

Thanks stackz for your reply. That's the great thing about Wilders. You can always find help here. Thanks again.

SourMilk out