Why I buy this one ?
- Windows Live OneCare anti-virus regularly scans or monitors the files on a consumer’s computer and looks for virus definitions or identifies files that are behaving like viruses.
- Features a managed, two-way firewall with ongoing policy updates to help protect PCs from hackers when sending or receiving data.
- To help protect consumers’ PCs from spyware threats and other unwanted software, Windows Live OneCare will work with antispyware functionality powered by Windows Defender.
- Windows Live OneCare makes it easy for consumers to restore lost files and back up their important files regularly, regardless of whether they want to back up to “shiny media,” such as CDs, or to a secondary external hard drive.
- 12 month subscription with free phone, email and chat support for up to 3 computers.

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What our customer's say!

"Works the best of any antivirus so far", It was easy to install and use- one thing I really like is the backup utility. Haven't had any issues with it like I have with Norton or McAfee.
Also, if you need help with it, you can actually call and get help- the others you can only email and wait.

"Awesome experience", I have installed this product on two computers and I love the experience. Very hassel free. Does PC tune up and reports any problems immediately

"Windows Live OneCare thoughts", I have three computers at home and I switched to Windows Live OneCare on all three about 2 months ago. I thought it was very easy to install and setup. I have had NO problems whatsoever since. I like that it runs a "tune-up" every so often and gives me a report on the results. My oldest computer (almost 5 years old) hasn't run this well since it was new. I am no Microsoft fan but I can give credit where credit is due. I like this product very much so far.

"I wish I wouldn't had bought this", It took half a day to install, then the other half the day was spent installing missing updates. After I got through all that, it wants you to go online and activate your subscription to Live OneCare. I've had problems doing this and still haven't gotton it done. And the help button that's on the Live OneCare....doesn't help with anything.

"Excellent!", I bought an old version and got a year's subscription (and the new version downloaded) at the cheapest possible price. A great deal! Thank you!

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"A good all around, easy to use security suite ", I was never a big fan of most Microsoft software. However, this program caught my attention because I got it on sale pretty cheap. It's not perfect, but it's easy to use and it's great if you have 3 PCs you need to put this on.

PROS

Its best feature is the way it integrates with Windows XP. It automatically downloads updates and it notifies you when you need to download Windows updates. Its easy to set up networked printers, you can customize any part of the suite to fit your needs.

The firewall is excellent. It prompts you whenever a program is accessing the internet and you only have to give a program permission once. But you can always go back and change the settings. It comes with options to easily recognize a networked PC, an Xbox 360, a printer on a network, etc.. Set up for these things is painless.

You can program it to defrag your hard drive, scan for spyware, scan for viruses, check for updates, and make backups at anytime. Or you can turn any of these options off if you wish (I turn backups off).

Yeah you have to download Windows Defender, but that is a good anti-spyware utility. And I would recommend that download to anyone.

CONS

You need IE 7, if you don't have IE 7 or if you just don't like it you'll get a yellow bar all the time. It also doesn't like it when you use better browsers like Firefox or Opera. Any support you need you are forced to use IE.

You cannot use any other security suite or firewall. So if only have Norton Anti Virus and are happy with that, and just want to use One Care for firewall, defrag, and other uses, well too bad. You either have to use ALL of One Care or none of it.


Over priced. I know its for 3 PCs but I got this for $20 and I wouldn't pay anything more than that. It's ashame how overpriced software is.

SUMMARY

If you need a good security suite, Windows Live One care is not only better than Norton and Mcafee, but its cheaper too. However One Care is perfect if you don't already have an internet security suite. Right now, stick with the one you have, and hopefully this will drop down in price. (Yeah right, this is Micro$oft)I still think Zone Alarm is the best, but with the ease of installation and integration with Windows XP, Windows Live One Care offers an easy to use, all in one security suite.

"Give in to MS!", After years of struggling with Norton AV, I gave into MS and purchased this product. It works well and works much better with XP than non-MS products. It does everthing other products can and it is mostly seamless. I wish it had more controls; however, I am gladly giving them up to have an anti-virus program which actually runs without slowing my OS to a dead crawl.

"Windows Live OneCare a Winner", I find Windows Live OneCare to be a simple and efficient means to protect my computer as well as keep it up to date. I was frustrated with McAfee locking up my programs and based on a friend's recommendation ordered Windows Live OneCare. I uninstalled McAfee and easily installed OneCare. I am glad I did! Now, I simply check if I have a green indicator and move on with computing. If I have a yellow or red indicator, the program informs me of needed actions and takes them with a click. I have also used the backup and restore features several times and found them to be very helpful. I do a weekly tune up to my external hard drive. This program is a winner! I intend to keep Windows Live OneCare and renew yearly. It is well worth the money and provides peace of mind.

"Works Great - Cheap Price for What You Get", I have tried various other virus and spyware offering - always was disappointed, annoyed, or worse... OneCare works! The $42 price tag is comparatively excellent considering all you get - for one computer, and especially so with the license being for three computers.

Virus, Spyware, Backup, Tune-Up, Updates - autimatically - one interface - and it works.



"Hope you don't have to share a printer or network drives...", Unfortunately, I have the same problem as the reviewer below. I can no longer see my shared network drives/folders or printer. I've configured OneCare to allow me to share files and printers on my local network, but OneCare seems to forget.

The result - I get to cross my fingers when I try to print a document or access a folder on my network. Sometimes it works, most of the time it does not - unless I disable OneCare's firewall software (figuring out how to do so is not easy). However, once you do diable the firewall, OneCare constantly assaults you with warnings to enable your firewall software.

The bummer for me is that I installed OneCare's trial package and then purchased the software here from Amazon - I wish this problem had shown itself earlier - now I'm stuck with software that I can't use - I've since uninstalled it off of all my home PCs.

As the prior reviewer points out, MS will probably fix this at some point. For now, avoid being a beta tester for Microsoft - especially now that you can no longer purchase OneCare for $19