Microsoft OneCare

Posted by Anees Jafri ||

August 29, 2008 ||

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Few days back when I wrote about 5 Free Antivirus, I came across OneCare an Antivirus software from Microsoft. Though it does not have the free version unlike the ones I mentioned it does offer a 3 months free trial. No credit card required to get the software up and running in the trial period.

I was extremely tempted to try it as it offered a lot features that I thought were worth trying the product.

OneCare is one of the easiest and most friendly antiviruses I have ever come across. As mentioned on the website

Protect, maintain, and manage your computer with Windows Live OneCare, the always-on PC-care service from Microsoft.”

The best part about OneCare is that it is always working quietly in the background on your computer, unlike most of these nosy antiviruses which looks into everything that is happening on the computer.

Something I really liked was the combination of three types of PC utilities into a single suite.

Following are the list of features that OneCare offers. I have divided these features under 3 categories as done by the website.

All-in-One Services

Protection Plus

Real-time integrated antivirus and antispyware protection
Managed, two-way firewall
Anti-phishing integration
Microsoft Update integration

Performance Plus

Performance Tune-ups
Start-time Optimizer
Removal of unnecessary files

Backup and Restore

Automated backup
Choice of full or incremental backup
Restoration of missing files or all files

Simple and Automated

PC Maintenance and Management

Proactive Fixes and Recommendations for multiple PCs
Automatic Microsoft Update integration – updates and upgrades
Health Meter (green, yellow, red system tray icon)
Scheduled multi-PC Centralized Data Backup

Evolving

Adapting to fit your PC needs

Automatic version and feature upgrades for all current subscriptions
Printer and Device sharing support
Network configuration support (on supported North American wireless routers)

Some of the new features added to OneCare version 2.0 to keep your PC and network safe, reliable and to perform well are as listed.

Multi-PC Management
Printer Sharing
Start Time Optimizer
Proactive Fixes and Recommendations
Wi-Fi Security
Centralized Backup
Online Photo Backup

OneCare is priced at $49.95 and you can protect up-to 3 computers. To watch a detailed demo video click here and to download and try the 90-day free trial click here.

Also, read Top Spyware Blockers and Top Free Antivirus Softwares to protect your computer from Virus and Spyware.

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