Question Am I connected to the Internet?

[box o rocks]

If I'm working with Win XP on a system connected to my router via Ethernet, but don't use/open IE... am I still susceptible to hackers? Must I unplug my Ethernet connection each time?

 

[USAFRet]

If I'm working with Win XP on a system connected to my router via Ethernet, but don't use/open IE... am I still susceptible to hackers? Must I unplug my Ethernet connection each time?

Many things other than IE connect to the outside world.

 

[COLGeek]

Many things other than IE connect to the outside world.

This is spot on.

How is this system used?

 

[box o rocks]

Thanks folks. The system a Win 10 Pro machine that I added a small drive to with win XP 32bit. I'll swap in BIOS when I want to run some retro stuff in Win XP.
So, I guess I'll keep having to remember to pull the Ethernet when I go to XP. ... and it won't be long before I'll have the same issue with W10 😏

 

[USAFRet]

Thanks folks. The system a Win 10 Pro machine that I added a small drive to with win XP 32bit. I'll swap in BIOS when I want to run some retro stuff in Win XP.
So, I guess I'll keep having to remember to pull the Ethernet when I go to XP. ... and it won't be long before I'll have the same issue with W10 😏

What are you using XP for?

Possibly put it in a VM?

 

[box o rocks]

What are you using XP for?

For older games and other software that won't install/run on XP mainly. And anything else that let's me relive my "youth".

 

[box o rocks]

And why does that best answer checkmark always disappear when I come here.

 

[COLGeek]

And why does that best answer checkmark always disappear when I come here.

Try now.

 

[box o rocks]

Try now.

Thanks.