[SOLVED] Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 in Win 7 Professional & XP Mode?

OK guys back to the original post.

Does anyone know why installing "Kaspersky Internet Security" in XP Mode would sense the install on the Host Machine?

We all know that XP Mode is different from all the other Virtualization Programs. Once setup, everything installed in XP Mode should work seemlessly as if it was installed on the Host. Is XP Mode integrated to an extent that it can see what is installed on the Host? This would be the only reason I can see that it will not install on the guest OS. If this is the case, I can not see why a install of "Kaspersky Internet Security" would need to be installed on the Guest.

Catilley1092. Thanks for your informative reply.

I have Windows 7 Home Premium like most it would seem, so I have opted for dual boot with a data partition accessed by both op systems.

I was this morning looking the Microsoft site regarding Windows Virtual PC, and there was a comparison with Virtual PC 2007. It appears that there is more file sharing between the host and guest from the host's desktop. It doesn't mention a specific program, such as an AV, but there is file sharing. Perhaps a call to Microsoft by the OP would verify this.

Can I come back to you all and give you all a bit more info. I first installed Kaspersky on my Windows 7 with no problems. When I opened my VM and XP Mode the icon for antivirus had the cross in it and said I had no Anti Virus installed. This then gives the illusion that it has not accessed the install of Kaspersky from the Windows 7 OS. This is when I tried to install a 2nd licence of Kaspersky onto it. I did it from within the XP Mode and it was when selecting the install option I got the message it was already installed although it was not listed in the program menu on XPM.
I have installed Avast Free and Malawarebytes onto XPM from within it and they seem to be running ok alongside Kaspersky in Windows 7.
I tried a little experiment, I downloaded Malawarebytes into Win 7 as well and then uninstalled it to see whether it would still work in the XPM and it does.
I have something called Homegroup on my computer, is this common to all versions of Windows 7 as it seems to have capabilites of sharing programs but I have not made alterations to it.
Could it just be that Kaspersky Internet Suite 2010 is just very smart?
I wonder if there is any way I can get the XPM to share the Win 7 install or would that be too much of a security risk?
Now that mention of multiple security programs has come up I am now worried that I am doing the right thing. Perhaps it is worth me asking Kaspersky about this?
What perplexes me is that if XPM is a completely different OS then why does my computer pick up that Kaspersky is already installed?

It does seem that you need to put problem to Kaspersky. Are you able to get a good support response?

From your description it does appear that there is some link between the two OSs in that the Kaspersky icon appeared without an install into XP mode. This does suggest that there is a sharing of registry values. Again check this with Kaspersky support.

That would be my suggestion too. You are a paid subscriber to Kaspersky, if they have good customer support, they should know about these things. As much as I would like to do so, at the current time I don't have the cash to spend on Pro for my desktop to test the product. I have done some researching on your issue, in fact over an hour, but couldn't find a definite answer for you. There is sharing, but as to the extent, I don't know, not having my hands on it. This is a business product designed to help one migrate from XP to 7. Between Kaspersky and Microsoft, one or both most likely has the answer to your issue. Please keep us posted on any progress you're making, I do hope that you get your program going the way you want soon.

Yes Kaspersky is quite smart and it's been giving quite a few Windows 7 users issues.

I would definitely contact Kaspersky support for some help on this one.

Many thanks to you all for your help to my question.
Kaspersky don't seem to make it particularly easy to contact their support, they like to direct you to their forum but I will have a go and I may also contact Microsoft as at the moment I can get free support from them and talk to a technician. I think I will try all just to see what answers I can get. I will come back to the forum when I have an answer.

I managed to contact Kaspersky support by e mail and they replied saying I should open my VM and download in XP Mode the latest version of Internet Security 2010 and then register it with my 3 user licence and not use the installaion CD as I had with the installation into Windows 7.
I did this and the program installed and registered without problem and I now have this running on both my VM and Windows 7.
I think I can now say this has been solved.

It's a shame when you purchase a product (Kaspersky, in this example) and when you need help, you're directed to a forum. I have personally dealt with Microsoft on a couple of occasions, and although I had to wait my turn, my issues were resolved. Since Windows Virtual PC is their product, I'm sure they will assist you, Ancient Lady. I soon plan to move up to Pro myself, and use this product. Hopefully, you will get the assistance you need from Microsoft. Should you need any more assistance, feel free to post at anytime.