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| From: Microsoft Software
List Price: $49.95
Buy New: $14.99
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New (53) Used (4) from $13.69
Rating:  161 reviews
Sales Rank: 25
Format: Dvd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Media: CD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.2 x 1.5
MPN: C7S-00135
Model: C7S-00135
UPC: 882224495134
EAN: 0882224494274
ASIN: B000V6YPAY
Release Date: November 15, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Much Better Than Version 1 January 16, 2008
S. Barnes (Philadelphia, PA USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Unfortunately for Microsoft, their name brings a lot of fear and loathing (sometimes rightly so, many times not). OneCare 2.0 provides some much-needed effectiveness to Microsoft's security suite. While the previous versions were outright terrible against malware, 2.0 is starting to achieve respectable scores with independent tests such as AV-Comparatives. Also, they are often one of the first vendors to have updated signatures in the event of an outbreak - Also very important.
Performance of this suite is the best I've seen, and I've used products like Kaspersky and NOD32.
The ability to manage multiple PCs is a nice and simple capability, that I appreciate MS putting in.
The major downside I see right now is in its backup function, which is far too simplistic (and leaves out major components of 3rd party software - such as your Mozilla settings if you use Firefox and/or Thunderbird). This keeps me from giving it 5 stars.
This is the suite I'm presently using on my Vista 64-bit machines, and I see no reasons to look elsewhere at this point.
 OneCare -- great for family tech support December 18, 2007
J. Hartley (Columbus, Ohio)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
OneCare has been a great answer to provide basic PC protection and maintenance for children at college and other family members. If you have a multi-computer household the basic(3)PC license package is a very inexpensive way to provide protection and see that regular updates and maintenance are done.
I was an early beta tester, and continue to be pleased with how the product has progressed. I regularly recommend to friends and the feedack has all been positive.
Good product, could be a little better February 8, 2008
William W. Davis (Boca Raton, FL USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I've used Norton Internet Security for years (I *hate* it though, see my review of Norton Internet Security 2008). This year, I've experimented with virtual PCs using Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 and VMWare. I tried using NIS 2008, but it wouldn't install on my virtual PCs (stupid product) so I looked for a cheap alternative, and found OneCare. It installed wonderfully on my virtual PCs, and it does a fine job of protecting them. The 2.0 version adds a few new tricks which are nice. I wish that OneCare would add a feature to filter websites, and I can't easily add IP addresses to a list of permissible websites like I can with NIS, but those aren't major shortcomings. For good, cheap protection, OneCare does a fine job. I look forward to future releases of this product.
 The Bikini Model of Antivirus ... February 27, 2008
Steffan Piper (Burbank, CA)
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
It looks good, but that's about it ...
While I'm not a noob when it comes to software and computers, I'm not Bill Gates either, so please take everything I say in this review as one user's opinion and not gospel. I give this disclaimer because everybody's computers will react different, even two machines that are of identical builds.
First ...
I tested this out on my Dell Inspiron Laptop 1721. I recently purchased this computer and had been solely using Lavasoft's Adaware on it to keep it clean, which was doing a very good job in sync with windows Firewall. Don't worry ... I hear you gasping out there ... yeah, I'm using Vista. The firewall in Vista is a bit more improved and more sensitive than the one in XP. Still with me?
1. The installation of the software was smooth. I encountered no problems with any of the typically problematic Dell stuff that's installed before you buy the machine which usually gets in the way and brings out the blue screens. It did uninstall Norton (thankfully), which I haven't used on this machine (and never will) and also uninstalled the Lavasoft Adaware. These two programs cause conflicts with OneCare ... so I let the machine uninstall them both. Adaware is free, so -- no loss there.
2. After it was done, which didn't take long, surprisingly, I had to create a OneCare account with our nice friends at Microsoft. Then I had to make another account with Microsoft that basically did the same thing. This kind of thing is typical with Microsoft as they love to verify the bejesus out of you, your machine and your entire life. It's not always mandatory with other companies until you pay for a subscription or want premium services.
3. The interface looked clean, neat and easy to use, (sounds like a girl I once dated, hmm ...) I had no problems running the virus / spyware palette that they recommended either. But here is the snag: I had manually placed 10 files on the C drive directly from the quarantine folder from my Lavasoft Adaware that I had on another computer. Guess what? OneCare didn't find a single one. Most of them were just simple tracking cookies that came up during a quick scan. But the 1 hour long "quick scan" from OneCare yielded no results. Sigh ...
Here's the problem with this software in a nutshell ...
If you have a new machine and you're running Vista, OneCare will probably work for you as long as you DON'T do the following:
a) Click on advertisements on the internet
b) Get phished. Google it if you're unaware.
c) Look at scantily clad women ... ahem. I think you know what I mean here.
d) Open unnecessary .exe attachments from unknown people.
If you're not that kind of person, then you should be fine. But if you aren't, and you're on an older machine, or you already have a machine that behaves strangely and turns off all by itself, then you might be better served with saving your money and plonking down $50 and getting something more reliable or using several of the other free programs simultaneously. Microsoft rarely takes the latter kind of person very serious as a customer, as the problems are often too interwoven and too complex. That's why they love to have companies, like Dell and HP use those nifty "fix" disks - that just resets everything. It's simpler.
Also, you need to know that this program should've been included free of charge within Vista, but that's just my five cents.
It doesn't take long to see the benefits and the drawbacks from these types of programs. Benchmarking and personal testing goes a long way rather than just assuming that this stuff is going to do its job.
If you're curious and you really want to learn ... then spend some time reading up on the two following commands listed below and your life will be simplified a thousand fold when it comes to your computer:
1. msconfig
2. services.msc
Yes, I did list them in matter of importance. Know them well. But don't get cocky or it may spell your doom, especially with number two.
Be proactive and take care of your computer. Unfortunately, OneCare, barring a serious overhaul of their virus / spyware engine, is probably not the best solution for this.
Post-script: and as for the fancy plastic case that it comes in ... I could've easily done without it in lieu of the old paper sleeve which seemed to me, just fine; and good luck getting it open.
Does Anthing You Want It to Do March 16, 2008
Jean Yates (United States)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Windows Live OneCare
Installation:
Pros:
Easy installation (Insert CD and Run, does not require the manual directions).
Can be left on in background while installing (does not interrupt activities or require closing other programs).
Fast installation (Normal internet connections only need 5 minutes).
Cons:
Requires restart after program is done installing.
Program - Virus and spyware protection:
Pros:
Does not block any one program without your permission.
Very easily customizable, contains a lot of detailed tabs.
Automatic updating (which also does not interfere with computer usability).
Huge virus, worm, trojan, spyware and other potentially unwanted software database knowledge (which, as mentioned above, is
constantly updated).
Monitors "virus-like" activity.
Cons:
"Allow once" button is not there, even though "Block once" button is.
Hard to navigate for newer computer users.
Program - Online ID theft protection:
Pros:
Completely blocks the sites that are scams by redirecting you to a page that notifies you that the website is unsafe.
Cons:
Only works with Internet Explorer 7.
Program - Wireless network Security:
Pros:
Fixes the loop holes and the problems that would cause a network connection to be potentially unsafe (stops hackers).
Makes connection private so other people that are close proximity to network cannot connect to and waste bandwidth.
Cons:
Does not work with all routers.
Program - Managed Firewall:
Pros:
Checks all data transfers for viruses.
Includes automatic updating (which also does not interfere with computer usability).
Detects and adjusts security for when you connect to a less secure network.
Cons:
None.
Program - Onecare Circle:
Pros:
OneCare circle useful for monitoring other computers status'.
Can preform high priority actions on computers that are connected to hub PC with the hub PC.
Cons:
Only up to 3 computers can be in the OneCare circle.
Can ONLY preform high priority actions from a hub computer (no option to allow preforming low priority actions).
Program - Backup and Restore:
Pros:
Can back up on CDs, USB, Network sharing, and external hard drives.
Lets you choose completely what files to backup on computer.
Can back up several computers at once, choosing to back up to one location or customizably seperate locations for certain
computers.
In event of dataloss, program will help easily restore data.
Automatically updates in a scheduel manner programs that have changed
Easy to understand menu.
Cons:
None.
Program - Preformance Tune-ups:
Pros:
Disk cleaning.
Automatic full-pc scans.
Checks and removes unused programs that cause slow down and aren't used.
Checks for new or changed files that need to be resaved.
Checks for missing security and critical updates from Microsoft.
Checks for PC and program settings that might be hurting your PC's security or performance.
Although Tune-ups are slow (and slow down the computer's use), they can be preformed while you are sleeping and while the computer
is unused.
Gives you and easy way to fix the problems on your computer.
Cons:
None.
Help and support:
1 year FREE help and support.
Unlimited customer care.
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