Windows 7 Xp Mode Effecting Main windows also..

[InsaneNerd]

Ello all

Need some help here... i installed two windows xp VM following kari's tutorial.. Now the first one is working fine.. but the second one which i created is effecting the main windows 7 somehow.

If i copy a file with virus into the NEW XP MODE then my windows 7's antivirus detects it, which never used to happen with my OLD XP MODE.
It automatically removes the file and says "Cannot read from the source disk"

I am tryin to copy my file from OLD XP MODE TO NEW ONE. I dont know why my antivirus is controlling my NEW XP MODE. something strange =\

Can nyone help me out?

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like there might be an issue with how your virtual machines are interacting with each other or with your host system in this setup. Let's try to troubleshoot this step by step: 1. Isolation of Virtual Machines: Ensure that each Windows XP VM is properly isolated from each other and from the host system. Check the network settings and make sure they are not sharing resources that could be causing the interference. 2. Antivirus Configuration: In your Windows 7 host system, check if the antivirus software is somehow scanning the shared folders or resources of the virtual machines. You might need to adjust the antivirus settings to exclude or whitelist the virtual machine files. 3. Shared Folders: When transferring files between the virtual machines, are you using shared folders or any network-based file transfer methods? If so, ensure that these connections are secure and not exposing your systems to vulnerabilities. 4. File Transfer Methods: Try different methods of transferring files between the XP modes, such as using a USB drive or a different shared folder setup, to see if the issue persists. 5. Virtual Machine Settings: Verify the settings of both virtual machines to ensure that there is no accidental sharing of resources or configurations that could lead to interference. 6. Testing without Antivirus: As a troubleshooting step, you can temporarily disable the antivirus software on your Windows 7 host system and see if the issue persists. This will help determine if the antivirus is indeed causing the problem. 7. Recreate the Virtual Machine: If the issue persists, consider recreating the problematic Windows XP VM following the same steps as the first one. This might help in isolating and resolving any configuration issues. By going through these steps, you should be able to identify the source of the problem and resolve the interference between your Windows XP virtual machines and your Windows 7 host system. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you encounter any specific challenges during the troubleshooting process.