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[QUOTE]Originally posted by MinutiaeMan: [QB] http://flareupload.pleh.net/uploads/444/aymabtu.jpg Okay, yesterday I installed Virtual PC with Windows XP Pro on my beloved iBook (after I "borrowed" the install CD from my dad's collection). The main reason that I installed the software was because I wanted to test some websites (especially mine) using Windows software, to make sure that they appeared properly. I've got a few questions that I'd like to ask about running Windows. I'm not looking for ultra-detailed answers, because this is really just something that I'm going to run on an occasional basis, nothing more. I know I could probably find these answers elsewhere, but I'm quite literally starting at square one as far as information with Windows goes. I've got literally no experience with setting up and running my own Windows machine. [list=1] [*]After a half an hour digging around in the damned thing's control panel preferences, I finally found out where to activate the firewall. I know that I'd end up catching a virus inside of ten minutes otherwise! (I kept my Internet connection off while searching for the firewall, and didn't turn it back on until after I'd activated it.) But what I'd like to know is, what other security features should I look for? Since I'm running through VPC, I've got the Windows firewall, my Mac's firewall, plus the cable modem and the family's router all between Windows and the Internet. Is that enough to provide sufficient security for occasional use? (I won't be using Windows for e-mail or anything on the Internet aside from browsing.) [*]Can I install multiple versions of Internet Explorer on Windows? In addition to MSIE 6, I'd like to be able to run versions 5 and 5.5 on the system, so I can check the website in those browsers as well. [*]Is there a way to turn off the annoying animations and fancy graphics in Windows? The stuff like the animated puppy while running the search really eats up memory and processor time, especially while I'm running it through the emulator. 'Twould be nice to be able to turn those things off. [*]Where's the control panel for the appearance of Windows? I'd like to be able to get rid of the awful "My First Windows" appearance and switch to the more traditional (though square and simple) theme. [/list] I think that's about it for now. I might come up with other questions later on. Thanks for your help! [/QB][/QUOTE]
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