I posted up about my new Win8 computer awhile back, bottom line is it's pretty much useless for my work because I can't get my old equipment drivers to load-- Got some suggestions to use Virtualbox. I downloaded it and it's all seeming too easy! I'm installing XP right now--
My questions---
(1) Do I have to load up all the service packs and updates? One thing I've always loved is how XP runs like greased lightning right out of the box. I realize the upgrades are necessary because of online threats, but, I need XP ***ONLY*** to run my Corel and Gravostyle programs, and to install machine drivers to run machines. So, I don't need XP connected to the internet at all. HOWEVER--
(2) I would still like the Win8 host connected to the internet--so, can XP as a virtual machine be blocked from the internet separate from Win8? Will the VM show up as a separate computer on my router? I'm thinking not, so if so, is there a way to keep the VM off the internet while allowing the host ON?
If I have to download SP3 and all I will, I'd just rather not..
thanks in advance!