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    How to secure my win 7 pc which is hosting pfsense via vitualbox vm?

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      pfsensenewb99
      last edited by pfsensenewb99

      If i install pfsense onto a virtual box vm that is hosted on win7 64 bit pc will my win 7 computer be available on the internet and if so how do i secure my win 7?

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        pfsensenewb99
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        OK thanks for the heads up. What about setting it up this way is un-secure? Also I have actually setup pfsense on a flash drive qnd run it this way instead. Anything i should know about running pfsense in this manner? Thank You!

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          acc4ever
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          I have done this using this guide, Its very accurate..

          http://timita.org/wordpress/2011/07/29/protect-your-windows-laptop-with-pfsense-and-virtualbox-part-1-preamble/

          Hope it helps you ...

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