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| From: Microsoft Software
List Price: $49.95
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New (59) Used (5) from $19.89
Rating:  186 reviews
Sales Rank: 53
Format: Dvd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Media: CD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows Vista
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.2 x 1.5
MPN: C7S-00135
Model: C7S-00135
UPC: 882224494274
EAN: 0882224495134
ASIN: B000V6YPAY
Release Date: November 15, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 11-15 of 186
 Very Buggy and Only Good When it Works January 16, 2008
Karl Richards (Prairie du Sac, WI)
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
When I first purchased OneCare it worked just fine. I actually bought a three pack for two laptops for my kids and my home computer. After using it for a few weeks I started having trouble with the firewall turning itself off and then putting up a warning. I would go in and turn it back on and after a reboot it would be off again. At first this happened occasionally and after trying a bunch of fix ideas from online support it got better, but it still happens. Right now I cannot even get it to turn back on for my home computer. Who ever heard of security software with bugs like this? I am going back to good old Norton!
 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.
 An incredible disappointment! March 14, 2008
Michael Meredith (St. Louis, MO United States)
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
I can't imagine a greater level of disappointment than this product has given me.
The basic framework is there: virus protection, routine maintenance, automated backup, updates and security. But I suspect that it will perform as needed only for those people that install it when the stars correctly align. For woe unto you who have a problem. Support may be there, but you'll work yourself into a frazzle just trying to find the support or get an answer.
I'd like to think that I'm somewhere between the average computer user and the uber-geek that writes his/her own source code. That said, I'm giving up on this product. Let me tell you why.
First, OneCare offers to set up your wireless security for you. In my case, it made my wireless access so secure that I couldn't use it. The double whammy behind that is the fact that the bulk of OneCare's support is ONLINE! It's tough to get a question about online access answered, when you have to go online to get it and can't. I searched high and low in the program for something that even remotely resembled a technical support number, no... something that even remotely resembled a telephone number! But success was not to be had. Finally, I pushed the reset button on my wireless router, turned off the wireless security firewall in OneCare and was able to go online again. Help was via a discussion board, and the tech that answered my initial question was out sick when I asked for some clarification. That delayed response by 4 days! By the way, Microsoft claims that my particular router is fully compatible with OneCare.
Okay, so the wireless security is no good, at least in my case. But setting up an automated backup is a great idea right! Sure, if... if... if you can find a storage device that OneCare is disposed to work with. My thought (radical free thinker that I am) was that I would perform the initial backup by saving everything to a DVD, then using a lower storage USB stick for the incrementals. OneCare saw the DVD drive but apparently didn't like it. The USB stick didn't have enough space, so... can't use that.
But all is not bad. OneCare did perform a tune-up for me that basically removed files that I removed manually from time to time. And it's interface to control those programs that automatically load to memory on startup was nice.
But the bottom line is this. It's a finicky product with no support for the panicky. If you want to gamble on getting it right, go ahead. If you prefer a little handholding, stay away.
Does Anthing You Want It to Do March 16, 2008
Jean Yates (United States)
5 out of 6 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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