- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (90-day trial); $49.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
- Date added: August 26, 2009
- Total Downloads: 241,387
- Downloads last week: 702
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 104 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
Although this program's protective measures are definitely working, some do their jobs a little too passionately.
Superslow to install, Windows Live OneCare's coordinated interface guards your computer against viruses and the like. You'll appreciate the added tune-up features to remove temporary files and installations from ActiveX and Java applets. You can defragment your hard disks, manage updates, and backup or restore your PC. Backups are easily scheduled as well.
The firewall blocks stopped programs from accessing the Web without your permission, which was good, but the virus- and spyware-monitoring feature was exasperating. Windows Live OneCare vehemently gave us notice after notice that a potentially harmful or unwanted program was present, with options to clean it off. We finally just had to turn the monitoring mechanisms off because the window just kept popping up despite our repeated attempts to deem the program trusted. While it does protect your system, the security-conscious users who would benefit from this application will want Windows Live OneCare to let them have the last word.
Publisher's description
From Microsoft :Windows Live OneCare helps keep your PC safe from viruses, spyware, and other threats. This all-in-one, always-on PC care service from Microsoft works continuously, automatically, and quietly in the background to keep your valuable files protected and your PCs virus-free and working their best.
The new version includes multi-PC and home network management, printer sharing support, start time optimizer, proactive fixes and recommendations, WiFi security, centralized backup, and online photo backup.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.4 stars out of 104 votes
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Windows Live OneCare 2.5.2900.28
"Removed it from a computer and now it runs better."
Pros: I didn't like anything about the product.
Cons: It came with the upgrade I got for my internet speed. The one computer it was one was running more sluggish than normal. I recently removed it and used the programs I use on another computer and its running better already.
Summary: I used those other programs and it found some viruses and spyware that I was able to remove. So what ever this program was for it didn't do its job unless its job was to allow viruses in.
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Windows Live OneCare 2.5.2900.28
"As good as Avast Professional"
Pros: It detects Virus and threats quite well. Takes less CPU usage and light on system.
Its ......... FREEEEEEEEECons: I haven't found any yet.
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Windows Live OneCare 2.5.2900.28
Pros: EASY. Runs like a charm. No viruses or anything in the years I used this. Set it and leave it. 2 probs very early on fixed expertly by live chat. Great service. Great program. I am satisfied with my purchase.
Cons: Very simple. Good if you dont want to do anything except turn it on and then renew once a year. No tweaking- It's not even a bike with training wheels- it's more like a tricycle. I took off a star cause I want a dirt bike- more control.
Summary: I give it straight As. It's no longer available. But Im definitely going to give the new "Security Essentials" a try.
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Windows Live OneCare 2.5.2900.28
Pros: I've used OC for 2 yrs. It has protected my computer w/o being a nuisance. It integrates seamlessly with Vista and does not slow down my computer nor freezes everything while it updates like McAfee. I love and will miss the OC suite.
Cons: OneCare is quite protective of Vista default settings. In some instances OC will display an "unprotected" icon when default settings are changed. In some instances, like IE, OC will revert the changed settings back to its original default setting.
Summary: Security software alone is not what keeps a computer malware free, although we expect the software to perform as promised. I employ other on-demand security wares and I try to use what I have learned about safely using the internet. This and OneCa... read more >>
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1 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: Windows Live OneCare 2.5.2900.28
Pros: really, cuz it was from microsoft,..i had high expectations..the only this its good at is...is removing weak viruses,..detecting weak viruses, managing other PCs..and thats pretty much all it does,..
Cons: updates arent really UP-TO-DATE..and new definition viruses will REALLY even go as far as stopping your PC from booting!..one care wont notice ****..wish i could burn down microsoft for calling this an anti virus..i have lost my data 3 times now.. ;(
Summary: I HATE YOU,..(MICROSOFT)..and people,..spread the word that this is almost a trick....microsoft is really careless...and the customer service..it isnt that bad but,...'didnt do ****....i hate you microsoft...
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