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<h1 id="win10" class="anchor"><a href="#vm"><i class="fas fa-link anchor-icon"></i></a> Use VMs for isolation.</h1>

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  <strong> When opening up insecure applications use a VM!</strong>
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  <li><strong>Choosing a strong hyperviser.</strong>
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      <li>Use one that is [free software](https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software) like QEMU</li>
      <li>Stay wary of KVM as it can be a security flaw.</li>
      <li>Choose one with managable settings like shared clipboard.</li>
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  <li><strong>Choosing an OS.</strong>
    <ul>
      <li>View our [OS section](https://www.privacytools.io/operating-systems/) for information on OSes that respect your privacy.</li>
    </ul>
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<h3>Related Information</h3>

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  <li><a href="https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/73338/can-virtual-machines-be-used-to-isolate-vulnerable-software">VMs Have Flaws</a> - Security Stack Echange question "Can virtual machines be used to isolate vulnerable software?".</li>
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