The Microsoft Windows Live OneCare is now officially live though they should have come up with some Online Backup Service to complement it. Microsoft Windows Live OneCare will market for an annual subscription fee of $49.95 for use on up to three PCs.
Entering the security software market for the first time, Microsoft has offically released Windows Live OneCare in the US market. OneCare includes firewall, antivirus, antispyware, and backup software, and integrates seamless with the Windows system, handling routine tasks like defragmentation and cleaning up unused files.
Some Microsoft Windows Live OneCare services:
* Protection Plus, with its antivirus and antispyware scanners and managed, two-way firewall, helps protect your computer from viruses, worms, Trojan horses, hackers, and other threats. It runs continuously in the background, but you can scan individual files and folders for viruses on demand simply by right-clicking them. You can even scan attachments you receive via Windows Live Messenger or MSN Messenger.
* Performance Plus regularly defragments your hard disk, removes any unnecessary files that can clog your PC, and helps make sure important security updates from Microsoft are installed efficiently and on time.
* Backup and Restore regularly copies your important files and settings to CD, DVD, or external hard disk.
* Instant Support provides online help anytime you need it, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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