like a virtual pc or something like that, i already know about system restore and norton safe try mode. but i want like a virtual pc that i could damage :P
2007-07-30 15:15:18 · 8 answers · asked by Ruben N 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
get an application like acronis true image and keep a full backup image of ur system ... then u can feel safer to get radical ..
2007-07-30 15:18:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Virtual Machine. It runs as its own computer within your computer. If the software messes up then you just don't save the VM. Reload the original and try again.
2007-07-30 22:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by jcristallo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the previous posters. Also, make sure your test computer isn't connected to any network (especially the internet) or you could be breaking the law if you release a virus "into the wild."
2007-07-30 23:28:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suggestion
Depending on the op system
If you have some spare drives
Do a disk to disk transfer to a 2nd drive - easy on unix, linix, win98
maybe not so easy on later ms since those versions are tied to the hardware
fiddle to your hearts content on the second drive
2007-07-30 22:19:55 · answer #4 · answered by Richard K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
make a cheap computer or make a dual boot pc (two operating systems on one pc)
get another hard drive and load the os on it and just switch when you want to test
2007-07-30 22:19:05 · answer #5 · answered by Doug 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get either VirtualPC, from Microsoft, or VirtualBox, from Innotek. Both are free. I personally prefer VirtualBox.
2007-07-30 22:21:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can look at reviews of the software. Just google search it.
2007-07-30 22:21:56 · answer #7 · answered by Frank 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Set up a separate partition on your hard drive. Then if something happens it is contained.
2007-07-30 22:19:48 · answer #8 · answered by imezru2 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋