Parallels Question

[kkamin]

If I picked up a PC virus while running Parallels, could it infect my Mac? I know that PC viruses usually are harmless and unreadable by a the Mac OS. But I'm concerned since Parallel's is so heavily embedded in my Mac system and not on a separate partition.

Also, are there anythings I need to look out for with Parallels?

Thanks,

Kkamin

 

[simsaladimbamba]

A Windows virus (if you mean that with "PC virus") can't harm Mac OS X, regardless how you obtained it. Why not install an AV software on your Windows VM to protect Windows?

The only anti-virus you need to protect your Mac is education and common sense.

Mac Virus/Malware Info​

 

[kkamin]

A Windows virus (if you mean that with "PC virus") can't harm Mac OS X, regardless how you obtained it. Why not install an AV software on your Windows VM to protect Windows?

Thank you sir!