- Windows Live OneCare anti-virus regularly scans or monitors the files on a consumer’s computer and looks for virus definitions or identifies files that are behaving like viruses.
- Features a managed, two-way firewall with ongoing policy updates to help protect PCs from hackers when sending or receiving data.
- To help protect consumers’ PCs from spyware threats and other unwanted software, Windows Live OneCare will work with antispyware functionality powered by Windows Defender.
- Windows Live OneCare makes it easy for consumers to restore lost files and back up their important files regularly, regardless of whether they want to back up to “shiny media,” such as CDs, or to a secondary external hard drive.
- 12 month subscription with free phone, email and chat support for up to 3 computers.
Product Description
Windows Live OneCare is a comprehensive, automatic and self-updating PC care service that continually manages vital computer tasks so consumers can have greater peace of mind about protecting and maintaining their PCs and can spend their time on things they enjoy. The dynamic nature of the Internet and technology can make the protection and maintenance of PCs a challenge for consumers. The vast majority of consumers today are using PCs without basic protection techn… More >>
Microsoft Windows Live OneCare 1.0
Tags: anti virus, computer tasks, dynamic nature, external hard drive, Live, Microsoft, OneCare, other unwanted software, peace of mind, policy updates, software windows, virus definitions, Windows, windows defender
Why would somebody buy onecare when microsoft xp is already left vulnerable. Stick with symantec products they are proven and, being a computer expert, are far better product than this program. What a joke!
Rating: 1 / 5
Seems to me that a software company responsible for tens of thousands of known bugs in their Operating System should provide FREE care for their own fallacies. The good portion of known viruses are gaining access to computers through software vulnerabilities in the OS, so why doesn’t Microsoft provide support for this? I can’t think of one other viable market in which this business model works.
Just know you’re paying a premium to MS because they were incapable of fixing these problems to begin with.
Rating: 1 / 5
When I tried to install the software, it turns out I have to join something called MSN in order to keep the program up to date. This, despite the fact I already have automatic updates for Windows XP enabled.
Now I see the game they are playing. They don’t give a darn if you catch a virus or not. All they care about is getting you to sign up for MSN. Once you are hooked into that, there is one more unsuspecting consumer swelling the ranks of MSN members.
Incidentally, don’t believe the implication that people who complain are running pirated software. I paid good money for XP. I also paid $20 for what I thought was antivirus softare, not an expensive way to join MSN.
Rating: 1 / 5
I purchased the boxed version and had a frustrating experience. A poorly designed installation process, backed by a seemingly non-existing (more than likely out-sourced) customer service, endless waiting times, a frustrating overall experience. I felt it was a total waste of money and time and effort. Now I am trying the direct download that installs a little more smoothly…
Rating: 1 / 5
I have a less that one year old DELL XP computer from which I completely removed Norton. This product refused to load onto my machine. I was able to load a new version of Defender Pro with no problems.
Rating: 1 / 5