Windows 7 AntiVirus needed in Win 7 XP Compatibility Mode?

[cherrio]

When I go into Windows XP Mode to use an old scanner, I note the icon in the lower right tray says my PC may be at risk because no AntiVirus is installed. Question - do I have to install an AntiVirus inside the virtual XP mode on top of the AntiVirus currently installed on Win 7?

 

[Mitchell_A]

Welcome to the Windows 7 Forums !


I haven't yet had the luxury to use XP mode as I'm currently using Windows 7 Home Premium,
But as I understand, it runs seamlessly, meaning it shouldn't require any of those things, are you sure this isn't just an XP virtual machine, again sorry, as I haven't experienced it yet.

 

[Joe S]

Yes you need to install antivirus there too. Use Avast freehttp://www.avast.com/ I've had good luck with it.
Joe

 

[Mitchell_A]

Ok, seems how you do, thanks for the info Joe, You can choose which suite you want to install.
Whatever works for you.