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vader3120

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Here's what i want to achieve:

Main computer or OS to run windows 7 for drafting and 3D modeling. I want a separate OS (VM)running for XMBC with HDDs unavailable to the main OS.

Is it possible for the host system to not be connected to the internet while a client is?

I have an idea of how to set this up but not that familar with it and would like to get some help.
 
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vader3120 said:
Here's what i want to achieve:

Main computer or OS to run windows 7 for drafting and 3D modeling. I want a separate OS running for XMBC with HDDs unavailable to the main OS.
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you want a seperate os like a dual boot? or a seperate box all together?
 
So you want the VM to be online and the actual pc not to be. well you could block the actual pc's IP address on a firewall, first way that comes to mind. I dont know how your VM system addresses the vnic, is it natted does it share the same ip?
 
yes, almost all VM software out there support file sharing and you can link your NICs via NAT and share the same internet connection or you can disable them if desired.

VMs run on virtual hard disks, not sure what you mean by not available to the main OS? You can always create separate partitions and keep your virtual hard disks in those partitions.

I need more information on what you are trying to accomplish here.
 
tlarkin said:
I need more information on what you are trying to accomplish here.
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The partitions that will store all the media I would like to be only accessible from the OS that runs the XMBC.

Even with PG, Kapersky, and proxy servers If someone did get through and could see my computer i would not want the drives available.

So the discussion is to figure out how i will run the XMBC.


Thanks
 
vader3120 said:
The partitions that will store all the media I would like to be only accessible from the OS that runs the XMBC.

Even with PG, Kapersky, and proxy servers If someone did get through and could see my computer i would not want the drives available.

So the discussion is to figure out how i will run the XMBC.


Thanks
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That is easy, just format them in a file system that NTFS cannot write to. So, if you do a VM of Linux (which is wise anyway since it is free) and format the virtual hard disk as ext 3, well NTFS cannot write to that file system. Plus the virtual disk image can't be modified outside the VM app.

Now, they probably could read the data on the drive maybe, but write is what you want to worry about.
 
vader3120 said:
Read is what i am worried about. Cant have people looking in seeing all the movies and music ill have.
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Wow dude, really? I will tell you what. I have this product that blocks the airwaves from the government spy planes that read your mind. $10 shipped to your, uh PO Box, and it will keep all your thoughts secret.

Maybe you should, you know, not pirate movies and music if you are so worried about getting caught; or better yet learn network security so you don't.
 
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