My desktop pc runs windows xp which is shortly to be discontinued. my laptop is macpro retina can i get a virus to my mac vis my desktop?

i have a desktop pc running windows xp, shortly i will be losing any future updates including security protection. i am going to purchase a mac pro retina. can my laptop get infected if connected wirelessly to my desktop?

Make sure your router is also up to date. The number of people with out of date routers and firmware isn't as bad as XP users hanging on but does pose problems.
It does not cost much to put together a current Haswell motherboard + cpu + new RAM + SSD for the system (and copy of Windows 8.1+) to be up and running and current - and supported.
Even so, you should be using some 3rd party security product already.
http://usa.kaspersky.com/windows-xp

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The following Knowledge Base article offers up some great steps to follow for resolving issues with installing iTunes:
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