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| Windows Live OneCare 2.0 | 
 enlarge | From: Microsoft Software
Category: Software
List Price: $49.95
Buy New: $16.98
You Save: $32.97 (66%)
New (59) Used (2) from $16.98
Avg. Customer Rating:  147 reviews
Sales Rank: 10
Format: Dvd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Media: CD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.2 x 1.5
nv:Software Type: Utilities
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:
 Does Anthing You Want It to Do March 16, 2008
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.
 Anti-Virus Computer Care To Look Into (A- Grade) March 15, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Windows Live is fast and easy to upload. I would say it is very comparable with other virus scan products. My laptop is running faster and Windows Live has found viruses I wouldn't have thought possible. And since I have Windows Vista, this product is perfect!
On a side note, the packaging is very hard to open. I had to use a lot of force to open the plastic box. Perhaps in the future, Windows should make the packaging easier to open.
As for the price, well, for a one time deal it is great but beware of the continue license to use and other secret money making options.
Katiebabs
 An incredible disappointment! March 14, 2008
4 out of 8 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.
Installation is TOUGH! Read on... March 13, 2008
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
I thought I would try out Microsoft's solution for PC protection as it was offered as a freebie for Vine subscribers. I was shocked how much needed to be downloaded on initial installation. If you are on dial-up be prepared to spend "between 1 and 2 hours" for an a initial download while installing. "15-30 minutes" via broadband. Not sure why there is so much downloading for an initial software install. This bothered me, not a great way to start a relationship with software...
It took about 45 minutes to get this all installed, including a frustrating experience with the Microsoft servers, and online protection keys that were SO difficult to decipher that it took me FOUR tries to finally get through. I appreciate the need to protect from hacking, but a novice user may NEVER be able to get beyond this step...
Then enter a 25 character license key. Three tries at that. OH I guess they want upper case letters. This is not an obvious requirement because all letters in the key are upper case, thus giving no clue as to the importance of letter case in the key...
My goodness, all this time unprotected I am likely infected, (yes, you have to uninstall any other protection you might have installed, prior to installing this)...
Right now, I have a GREEN light, which means that I am supposedly fully protected. But I am running a full virus, spy ware scan, and it is very slow... I'll try it a few more days, but the verdict thus far is: DOG. Actually, that's not really being fair to dogs... Also the backup program is REALLY slow, but so then is Norton's Ghost. I like Acronis's True Image (e.g. Acronis True Image 11 Home) backup solutions.
Nothing about this initial experience inspires confidence, which is exactly what this kind of software SHOULD do...
 Great Security ..But There's A Catch March 13, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I don't know that there's much more I can say about the "Onecare 2.0" that hasn't already been said. What a bargain, at only $17.99 (VS $50 for Norton)here on Amazon you can keep your PC safe. You get virtually everything you'll ever need security wise with:
-Virus/Spyware Protection
-Online ID Theft Protection
-Performace Tune Ups
-Back/Restore Functions
-Home Network Management
Now for the cons. The price looks great on the main page here for just $17.99, but beware, there's a hidden cost (c'mon, it's Microsoft; would you've expected differently :P). The $17.99 is really only buying you the installation disc & the nifty plastic case that it comes in, if you actually want what the nifty case says it does you better have a credit card handy. You'll need an additional $49.95 annually if you actually wanna use this thing. Not such a bargain after all :(. I don't know that I can really recommend this product as you can get Norton cheaper that'll do a good enough job. Ya, you get some nifty features, but I don't know that it's really worth the price in the long run. That $49.95 might not sting quite so bad had I been aware of the price in the 1st place, but as is, I think it's kinda ..poopy (can I say poopy in a review?). Buyer beware!
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