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Windows Live OneCare 2.0, 3 User License (PC)

 
Windows Live OneCare 2.0, 3 User License (PC)   By Microsoft
Average Customer Rating: Average rating of 3.5/5Average rating of 3.5/5Average rating of 3.5/5Average rating of 3.5/5Average rating of 3.5/5

List Price: £39.99
Our Price: £21.22

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Product Details
Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Microsoft
EAN: 0882224494274
Label: Microsoft
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Model: C7S-00135
Platform: Windows Vista, Windows XP
Publisher: Microsoft
Release Date: 2008-02-12
Studio: Microsoft

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Editorial Review
Product Description
An all-in-one PC Security and Performance service for your Windows XP or Windows Vista based PC that's always ready and easy-to-use. OneCare works quietly in the background on your computer to help fendoff nasty interruptions from viruses,spyware, hackers,and other unwanted intruders. It also schedules to keep your computer running at top speed. So you'll have more time to do better things with your PC!Main Features:Protection Plus - Anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing and firewallPerformance Plus - ...

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Windows Live OneCare is the simple, all-in-one PC Care service that includes industry-certified antivirus, firewall, anti-spyware features as well as the ability to automatically perform tasks to help secure your PC and optimise its performance.

The simple-to-understand traffic light system – green, amber, or red – makes it instantly clear whether your PC is protected, and OneCare provides a single-click resolution to fix security problems. Plus, if you need help you get free telephone support included in the price. We even cover you for up to three PCs in the same licence, making OneCare remarkably affordable.

OneCare is an incredibly powerful, feature-rich product that includes:

Security & Protection Technologies:

- Industry certified AntiVirus and Antispyware
- Anti-Phishing
- 2-Way Managed Firewall
- Microsoft Update Integration

PC Performance Tuning & Optimisation

- Automatic PC Performance tune-ups
- Automatic Disk defragmentation and file cleanup

Data Backup and Restore

- Full and differential backup
- Backs up key categories of files including music, photos, financial documents, etc
- Backs up to: CD, DVD, external hard drive, local network drive and USB-connected devices

Automatic Updates

- OneCare includes automatic virus and spyware signature updates as well as version upgrades, including all new features
- OneCare’s integration with Microsoft Update makes it easier to keep your operating system and other software up-to-date

Free Phone Support

- OneCare is one of the only products in this category to offer free phone, email and chat support

3-PC Licensing & Resource Sharing

- Allows installs on up to three PCs in the home
- Control network security from one central hub
- Share printers across your PCs
- Makes it simple to set up security on your wireless network

Windows Live OneCare is simple, comprehensive and hassle-free.

"OneCare has the familiar Microsoft look and feel so it’s easy to use", 90% and "Best Buy" rating – Which? Computing, January 2008



Customer Reviews

Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5 Why do they have to make it so difficult, 2008-12-18
I am sure this is as good as any other piece of security software.

However it is a nightmare to install.

You have to set up a Windows One Care account, set one machine as the hub, then when installing this on other family members PC's you need to go back to the original machine to allow them to join your hub.

Why?

Why make it so difficult for us to load their software.

Why not give three licence keys?

Why not think about the customer and make something that does what it says on the box and can be installed in under two hours????

Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5 Solid and unobtrusive , 2008-12-10
As I have come rather late to reviewing this product there's no need for me to describe OneCare's features as they have comprehensively been covered already. However my overall impression of this suite is that it is a very effective and unobtrusive package that demands the minimum of involvement from the user once installed. Having recently tried the latest versions of AVG (paid version) and Norton 360 I would say this is easily of the equal of Norton 360 in terms of ease of use (although I still favour Norton - despite historical misgivings). It also has the added benefit of offering the peace of mind that only a dedicated Microsoft product can bring. I would happily recommend this but would draw people's attention to the review by Mr M.A. Reed who suggests that ongoing support for this product may be terminated in around six months and Microsoft will produce a free version anyway. Still, good product sensibly packaged.

Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5 its ok, 2008-12-09
This is a good product from Microsoft, only problem is the fact that it only accepts payments from Direct Debit and Credit cards. No Debit cards unfortunately which is a bummer for those without Credit cards. The DD feature is awkward with MS rejecting them 9/10 times.

I transfered from Norton to this in the hopes of something better, i don't think i got it.

Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5 Windows Have Withdrawn From The Market., 2008-11-19
Microsoft announced that it will offer a new security solution to consumers at no cost beginning in the second half of calendar year 2009. This new offering will focus on getting the majority of consumers the essential protection they need by providing comprehensive, real-time anti-malware protection, covering such threats as viruses, spyware, rootkits, trojans, and other emerging threats, in a single, focused solution.

In order for Microsoft to focus on delivering this new security solution to millions of customers around the world, they have decided to phase out Windows Live OneCare and will discontinue retail sales of Windows Live OneCare subscription service beginning June 30, 2009.

Amy Barzdukas, senior director of product management for the Online Services and Windows Division at Microsoft, said in an interview. "Live OneCare was tailored for developed markets with broadband...and it's not meeting the needs of a lot of customers."

Joris Evers of McAfee said the news signaled a defeat for Microsoft. "Consumers have voted; OneCare, in its two years on the market, has achieved less than 2 percent market share," he said in an interview.

This product is now obselete.

Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5 Good Product Very Good Price, 2008-12-05
I bought this MicroSoft antivirus software because I thought it's made by microsoft for MS Windows XP..so there should be no problems..well I was right..! VERY good product very easy to use and set up.It run's in the background with no errors or problem.The only issue I have read about in the last few days was that it failed basic "lab tests" that are conducted by industry watchdogs..I've had no problems with virus etc so I cannot pass comment..