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Virtual PCs
Virtual machines are independent of the host operating system. In fact, many av companies use these virtual pcs in virtual networks to test new malware. As far as I know, there have been no compromises through virtual machines that lead to host OS compromises. Many security professionals also use these vmnets to test exploits on emulated server software.