Windows Live OneCare 2.5.2900.28 User Reviews

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• 1 stars

  Version: Windows Live OneCare 2.5.2900.28

  "Removed it from a computer and now it runs better."

  by strange_but_lovable on December 12, 2009

  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. read more

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• 4 stars

  Version: Windows Live OneCare 2.5.2900.28

  "As good as Avast Professional"

  by shariq_forever on December 2, 2009

  Pros: It detects Virus and threats quite well. Takes less CPU usage and light on system.
  Its ......... FREEEEEEEEE

  Cons: I haven't found any yet.

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• 4 stars

  Version: Windows Live OneCare 2.5.2900.28

  "Great program."

  by willinet on November 6, 2009

  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. read more

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• 4 stars

  Version: Windows Live OneCare 2.5.2900.28

  "It Works For Me!"

  by Nissj on October 18, 2009

  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 OneCar... read more

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  3 stars

  Version: Windows Live OneCare 2.5.2900.28

  "I HATE YOU"

  by SemiGeek-Rocker on September 27, 2009

  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... read more

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