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 enlarge | From: Microsoft Software
Category: Software
List Price: $49.95
Buy New: $18.10
You Save: $31.85 (64%)
New (3) Used (5) from $9.49
Avg. Customer Rating:  76 reviews
Sales Rank: 2408
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Media: CD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 1.5
MPN: CS7-00024
Model: C7S-00024
UPC: 882224380430
EAN: 0882224380430
ASIN: B000KN7DDE
Release Date: January 30, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Microsoft Live One August 11, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is an excellent product from Microsoft and will do it's job as long as you have your computer hooked up to the internet via broadband or wireless. It does not function well at all using a dial up connection.
 A dissapointing effort from Microsoft August 10, 2007
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I have probably tried the vast majority of Antivirus and Security suites out there: Zone Alarm, Norton, PC-Cillin, Pandasoft, McAfee and others. None of them have ever provided the complete package, which is why I keep looking. I have a few criteria which define my ideal suite: 1) Strong virus protection and a sturdy firewall; good antispyware is a plus, though I tend to use a number of other programs for that. 2) Low resource use. One reason I abandoned Norton was that the program had become a resource hog, gobbling up memory and processor cycles like nobody's business. 3) Simple, non-intrusive user interface. Zone Alarm has the best firewall in the business, but the program is so intrusive it is constantly interrupting. I want to be able to set my preferences, and forget about the software.
Enter Windows Live: OneCare. I was hoping, a bit ingenuously perhaps, that since it was designed by Microsoft for Windows, it would provide a new and more elegant approach to security. Unfortunately, I have been rather disappointed with the software, and will probably switch again in the near future.
The GOOD: Clean interface, very easy to use. Geared for novices, but with some advanced configurations available if you dig around. Integrates well with windows. Generally quite fast, auto-updates seamlessly. Makes performing a variety of maintenance tasks easy (defrag, clean space, etc).
The BAD: Weak performance. Google reviews, and you'll see that the antivirus and firewall both have scored quite low in comparison tests. The Tune-Up and Virus Scan options start up without warning while you work and there are too few scheduling options for them. The whole package doesn't feel as good at rooting out problems as other suites.
The UGLY: The majority of these functions should be STANDARD in any new operating system. The fact we have to pay extra to (effectively) defrag and clean our PC's is just sad.
The bottom line is that this product is a first attempt at integrating an MS security suite with Windows. It is elegantly designed, but comes up short where it matters. It is not customizable enough, and its scanning ability is seriously lagging.
 Windows Live OneCare - Review August 8, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
So far the software has worked very well on my PC. The installation went well and the updates do not take a long time to load. As well, it is not a resource hog. One draw back is that they won't ship to Canada. You have to find a friend in the US to ship it to, to take advantage of the good price.
One Caveat August 5, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I missed reading on the packaging a requirement that a broadband internet connection is recommended for this software. It is stated when you read the help file system requirements after installation. I can attest to the fact that broadband would greatly enhance my experience since there are daily updates of two megs or more( After the intial install there was a 30 meg update). The status messages are not very informative or accurate. When it says "checking for updates", it is also downloading updates even though elsewhere it states your software is up to date as of today's date. A broadband connection would have eliminated this issue since it took a couple hours to download the initial 30 meg update. Otherwise I am very satisfied with the software.
Live OneCare August 1, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have used one care 1.5 for over a year it protects my computer and does not seem to slow it down. Am currently testing the Beta 2.0 it adds some important features but is still light weight.
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