A few notes about virus protection

The JACE-NXT runs the Windows XPE (XP Embedded) operating system, which differs from Windows XP installed on a normal PC workstation. Because of this, installing various third-party virus protection software on a JACE-NXT may prove problematic, especially with maintaining updates. Additonally, virus protection software has been known to reduce system performance.

Normal operation of NiagaraAX on the JACE-NXT does not result in file downloads or visitation of websites that might result in virus or malware infections, unlike with a PC workstation. Therefore, you can reduce or eliminate the exposure of these problems by observing these items:

Only use a remote desktop connection (and/or local console) to the JACE-NXT to perform Windows configuration changes or apply Windows updates, as described in this document.
Do not use a remote desktop connection (and/or local console) to the JACE-NXT as a “convenience” host to browse the Internet, for example using its Internet Explorer, accessing webmail, and so on.
If using a USB flash drive to exchange files between the JACE-NXT and other computers, before inserting the USB drive in the JACE, scan it with anti-virus software running on your PC workstation.