Microsoft Windows Live OneCare 1.0 [Old Version] | ![Microsoft Windows Live OneCare 1.0 [Old Version]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41qIXOlsEqL._SL160_.jpg) | From: Microsoft Software
Category: Software
List Price: $49.95
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Seller: Albi
Rating:  130 reviews
Sales Rank: 3579
Format: CD-ROM
Platform: Windows XP
Media: CD-ROM
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.5 x 1.4
MPN: LIVEONECARE
UPC: 882224182744
EAN: 0882224182744
ASIN: B000FA36WY
Release Date: May 30, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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. |
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Product Description
Microsoft Windows Live OneCare 1.0 English Subscription Online CD Retail mini-Box DVD. 3-PC license. Windows Live OneCare is a subscription service with the capabilities consumers need to help keep their PCs protected and running well, and provides users
Amazon.com Product Description
Are you tired of spending time trying to protect and maintain your computer? Are you worried that you're still not doing everything you should to keep it safe and running at optimal performance? If your answer to either of those questions is "Yes," then Microsoft Windows Live OneCare 1.0 Online PC Care Subscription is for you. Windows Live OneCare is a comprehensive PC care service that goes beyond security to take an integrated approach to help protect and care for your computer. 
|  | Common Tasks lists quick links to functions such as virus scanning and backup.
|  | Other Tasks is where you can set your preferences for automatic tasks and manage your subscription.
|  | The Help Center is your go-to page for answers to common "how do I...?" questions.
|  | Your overall PC health status is shown here. If this area is not green, Windows Live OneCare will display what actions you need to take (with links to instructions or more information) to get your PC back on track.
|  | You can find the current versions and status for Windows Live OneCare features here.
|  | And here you'll find more links to common tasks, including checking for antivirus updates.
| With Live OneCare, your PC is being continually protected with round-the-clock protection and maintenance -- virus scanning, firewalls, tune ups, file backups, the whole nine yards. Best of all, it's delivered to you in a smooth, hassle-free subscription package. Automatic Health Monitoring and Tune-Ups
Live OneCare continually monitors your computer's health. The Live OneCare health meter gives you a clear, continuous indication of your computer's level of protection and performance. If OneCare detects anything that you can do to improve your computer's health, the service automatically shows you what action to take and gives you a one-click solution. An automated tune-up function keeps your computer's performance optimized by performing several necessary tasks. Not only does Live One Care automatically scan your computer for viruses -- giving you the ultimate peace of mind -- it also automatically defragments your hard disk to help improve computer efficiency; removes unnecessary files from your computer to increase available hard disk space; checks for changes to your important files as well as new files, then sends you a reminder when it's time to run a back-up; and automatically backs up your files for you if you use an external hard disk. Continual updates provide you with the latest technology from Microsoft Update to help ensure that your computer is up-to-date with the latest critical security updates from Microsoft. Live OneCare works automatically in the background so that you aren't forced to make sudden, repetitive decisions. For example, the firewall policy is regularly updated to keep ahead of hackers and make sure that your legitimate programs have the Internet access they need, so you don't need to decide which programs to allow or disallow. But if you're worried about a new virus or other threat, you also have the option of checking for updates yourself with a single click. Better Protection for Small Businesses
Windows Live OneCare helps to protect and maintain work computers, making the managing of workstations easier than ever, thereby giving you more time to deal with the other demands of running your business. Comprehensive, integrated protection for your company's computers includes antivirus, antispyware and firewall features to help protect your computers from viruses, spyware, worms, Trojan horses, hackers, and other threats. The trustworthy "Backup and Restore" feature can automatically back-up your important company files, including most accounting files. And with the software's continual updates, your workstations will always have the latest technology you need, including the latest critical security updates from Microsoft. With a click of the mouse, your employees can directly scan individual files and folders for viruses, and they can even check attachments that you receive through MSN Messenger for viruses or worms. Live OneCare Backup allows you to copy your important files and settings to CDs, DVDs, or to an external hard disk, while regular back-ups can help you protect your important data from loss due to accidental deletion, viruses, or hardware or software failure. If your team relies on an external hard disk, you can configure Windows Live OneCare to perform an automatic back-up of your important data as part of your regular tune-up. Live OneCare also gives you unlimited free support by phone, online chat, or e-mail for any issues with your subscription.
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 Great All-In-One, Easy To Use Security Product June 8, 2006
A. Calvo (Tinton Falls, NJ USA)
66 out of 69 found this review helpful
I've been using Windows Live OneCare since late 2005 (I was one of the beta testers) and I have nothing but good things to say about WLOC.
It does not slow down my system (like most of Symantec's products), and does not require ANY user-intervention unless there is an issue which needs to be resolved.
WLOC's "Status Light" is one of the most ingenious ideas in a long time, Green means that your computer is protected, and you are good to go, yellow means there is an issue which needs your attention, and red means you need to take action on a specific issue.
WLOC's dashboard gives you all the information you need in one screen - letting you know if all the services are active, informing you of any major virus outbreaks, the last time your computer was "Tuned-Up", virus definitions were updated, etc.
Alot of people might be concerned about using a Security Product from Microsoft after all their security issues with Windows, Office and Internet Explorer, but you have to realize that Windows Live OneCare is built on technology that Microsoft bought from three or four security companies over the past few years, so it contains technology that Microsoft did not have when Windows/Office/IE were originally developed.
Installation = Bad June 16, 2006
bz (USA)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
Installation is not as simple as you think. First, you need to have an active HIGH SPEED internet connection. Second, you need to have a Hotmail account. Just with these two requirements, you will see that this product is impossible to install in an office with lots of workstations.
After reading the reviews here, I thought it would be easy to install the software. I'd think just put the CD in and forget it. However, It turned out that it took hours to install because the CD opened Internet Exploder and everything needed to be downloaded from the One Care website. This reminded me something called the Steam from Half Life 2 that took me 6 hours to install the game in my house with a DSL.
It took my computer in my office (with a high speed T1) half an hour to install the first part of the package. Yes, the first part. It turned out that the Anti Spyware were not part of the package. You needed to connect to the Windows Defender website to download the beta as a seperated installation.
After everything was installed, It was a smooth sailing. There was very little ignoring popup. Even 1care popped up some windows, it could just close the windows and everything would be running in the background. For example, if you started Performance Tune Up, it would display a window showing you the progress. You could just close that window and 1care would continue running Tune Up in the background. You could continue to work with your computer while it was running Tune Up in the background. If you tried this with Norton or eTrust or PC-cillin, you knew that they would take over your computer with a big window popped right in your face that they would not let you minimize or close. If you closed that window, they would stop scanning.
To be fair, I have no way to tell how good or bad the antivirus or the windows defender work against any virus/spyware. But... at least the computer is running faster after I removed Norton.
But for 10 bucks I got from CompUSA, One Care is a bargain that comes with Antivirus, Windows Defender, better firewall, auto tune up, and backup utility for a total of 3 computers.
simplicity worth the price July 4, 2006
Brant Gurganus (Indianapolis, IN)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
OneCare is not a tweaker's friend. It has no knobs and gizmos for power users to tinker with. However, it does one thing right. It works. When you use it, you truly do have one care. Do what it tells you to make it green. If you can do that, your computer is safe from viruses, hackers, malware, spyware, known security vulnerabilities, low disk space, slow disk access, and data that is not backed up.
OneCare takes a layered approach to keep you and your data safe. It has an inbound firewall to keep bad stuff out of your computer. If bad stuff gets through the firewall, it has antivirus to stop it from affecting your system and an outbound firewall to keep it from spreading. If that doesn't stop the bad stuff, it makes sure you have a backup of your data on a separate drive or on CDs.
In the past, I haven't bought security products. There are plenty of free ones on the market that do a satisfactory job. However, ever since I tried OneCare as a beta tester, I fell in love with it. It is simple to use.
Reduce your worries about being online down to OneCare and try it today.
No nonsense, best bang for the buck August 8, 2006
Brian Kelly (Dunwoody, GA USA)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
I have been using this product without a hiccough for almost six months, including the beta, and there is no reason to shop for another product.
This security tool handles all your Windows machine needs, including:
--Virus protection
--Firewall
--Spyware (in conjunction with Windows Defender, downloaded automatically for free during the installation of OneCare)
--Machine performance tuning (disk defragmentation, missing updates)
--Backups (provided, of course, you have something to backup to...)
--Automatic Windows updates
As compared to other products, the memory and CPU footprint is smaller, freeing up resources to do other things.
Unlike certain other products, it does not act like a giant billboard attempting to get you to buy more software from the maker.
A single purchase at what appears to be an on-going $19.99 sale price provides protection for up to three machines for less than any of the major vendors charge for just anti-virus software for one machine.
I see no good reason not to purchase this product, but there are a few bad reasons:
--If you are not using real Windows software, you will not be able to use this product, so if you bought a machine 5 years ago and had the neighbor's 13 year old kid install the Windows XP he downloaded from the Internet, don't bother. If you are not sure, try visiting the Microsoft site and follow the links to validate your software.
--As someone pointed out in another review, you will need to register at MSN. This is no big deal, and does nothing other than give an email address to Microsoft (just like McAfee, Norton, and everyone else does for registration of their software). This account is used to track how many machines you are using the software on, and given the rampant software theft problems in the world, makes perfect sense. If you are paranoid that the most successful software company in the world plans to violate anti-spam legislation, just make up an email address.
In summary, forget the competition, forget the "I hate Microsoft" zealots, and get some inexpensive, quality security software for your PC.
Perfect for the Home User July 2, 2006
J. Young (Pittsburgh)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
Finally, a security product geared towards the standard home user. It is not as user friendly as it should be for the home user, but pretty darn close. I am an independent developer and have been using the Beta and now the Live version on 4 different machines. So I have been able to see how well this performs. I have purposefully inflicted myself with various viruses and worms and it blocked them all with the exception of one. It was a newer one so that was exepcted. Norton did not block it either.
The first thing you have to compliment Microsoft on is the pricing model. The fact that this price covers up to 3 PC's in your household is perfect. All you need is a Microsoft Passport which millions of people already have. If not, it is easy to setup and you can use any email address to set one up unlike what another viewer said.
The other next to perfect feature is the functionality that forces you, the user, to update your PC with the latest and greatest Microsoft security updates. If you do not do it, Window OneCare will do it for you. This can be a huge annoyance having your PC reboot without you wanting it to, but if you really think about it, what better way can there be to ensure you are always up to date. This goes hand in hand with the maintenance tools that run periodically to keep your PC running as well as it can.
As my subject says, this is perfect for the home user. The standard John and Jane Doe who know they should have something but have no clue what they need nor how to get it. They do not need hundreds of windows to open ports and block this and open that. They usually do not want to go on the Internet and download freeware/crapware for their virus solution.
Knowing Microsoft, this product will get better over time. And at this price for 3 PC's, you really cannot go wrong to give it a shot. It can be a pain in the behind uninstalling other software first (Norton can be a big pain to remove), but in the long run, it is worth it.
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