[SOLVED] Should I Go With Dual Boot Then?

[RootTest]

Actually, I want to test some Windows software, they could be malicious. Currently, I'm using MX Linux. I tried virtualization with every software out there, but it makes my system lag. My system is not that superior. So, should I go with a dual boot then?

 

[USAFRet]

Actually, I want to test some Windows software, they could be malicious. Currently, I'm using MX Linux. I tried virtualization with every software out there, but it makes my system lag. My system is not that superior. So, should I go with a dual boot then?

Give us some details on your system.
Full list of parts, please.

 

[Math Geek]

if you are working with potential bad stuff, then virtualization is the best way to go.

if you need to run it in a native OS, then a separate hdd for that OS is what you need. remove EVERY OTHER drive in the system so if you do get infected nothing else is taken down with it. then a simple format and reinstall will get you up and running again.

i keep a separate old pc for this purpose so it can do no damage to anything else, but i mainly work with virtual machines for testing.

edit: also of note is to disconnect the system from your home network. some nasty stuff can spread to other devices on the network. so if you don't know what you are working with, then keeping it isolated is the best advice i can give

 

[SkyNetRising]

You should probably use a separate storage device. And disconnect all other storage devices.
Malicious software can impact/jump to other available storage devices

 

[RootTest]

Give us some details on your system.
Full list of parts, please.

PC Specifications:
Processor: i3 2120 3.30 GHz
Ram: 6 GB
Storage: 512 SSD
Graphics Card: GTX750 Ti


Actually, I want to use this machine for content consumption like torrent movies. But at the same time, it's my main machine for work. What should I do in this case? Like is there a way that my PC doesn't get infected because of those mkv or movie files?

 

[USAFRet]

PC Specifications:
Processor: i3 2120 3.30 GHz
Ram: 6 GB
Storage: 512 SSD
Graphics Card: GTX750 Ti


Actually, I want to use this machine for content consumption like torrent movies. But at the same time, it's my main machine for work. What should I do in this case? Like is there a way that my PC doesn't get infected because of those mkv or movie files?

That 6GB is why your VM solution was lacking.

Anything done with a single drive, or multiple drives still connected...dual boot or VM... means that all data is susceptible to being compromised.

Solution?
Stop downloading dodgy torrents.

But at the same time, it's my main machine for work.

Other solution:
Build up a second system for your dodgy torrents.

 

[Math Geek]

def don't mix the 2 n the same machine.

you WILL get infected and it WILL take your work stuff with it. it's only a matter of time until it happens. probably already has since you are already concerned.

stop the torrent hobby is the only way to stay safe

 

[SkyNetRising]

is there a way that my PC doesn't get infected because of those mkv or movie files?

Mkv files can not infect your pc.
You'd have to download some executable code for that (software - games, cracked programs, etc.)

 

[USAFRet]

Mkv files can not infect your pc.
You'd have to download some executable code for that (software - games, cracked programs, etc.)

Or a movie that comes in a virus laden wrapper.
ex: Newmovie.mkv.exe

Given the original statement of "I want to test some Windows software, they could be malicious "
....he's just playing with matches, standing in a pool of gasoline.