Learn about Windows Live OneCare
Introducing Windows Live OneCare, the all-in-one, always-on PC care service
from Microsoft. It works quietly in the background on your computer, so you
don't have to worry about nasty interruptions from viruses, spyware,
hackers, and other unwanted intruders. It also goes beyond security,
regularly backing up all your important files and cleaning up and tuning up
your computer to help keep it running at top speed. Because you have better
things to do with your PC.
All-in-one protection and maintenance
Windows Live OneCare helps protect your computer, and its automated
optimization features keep your PC running at its speediest. OneCare even
regularly backs up your important files. You get all this in one convenient
package:
-
Protection
Plus, with its antivirus and antispyware scanners, managed, two-way
firewall, and integrated anti-phishing technology, helps protect your
computer from viruses, worms, Trojan horses, hackers, phishing, 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 computer, 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, external hard disk, network drive, or other data-storage
device.
-
Instant
Support provides online help anytime you need it, 24 hours a day, 7
days a week.
Easy to use
Windows Live OneCare constantly thinks about your computer's safety and
maintenance--so you don't have to. OneCare communicates the status of your
PC's health in the notification area of your Windows taskbar:
 |
A green icon means your status is Good. Protection
Plus features like antivirus, antispyware, and anti-phishing are
up to date, and your computer is not due for a tune-up
or backup.
Windows Live OneCare is running in the background, monitoring your
system to prevent threats from viruses and spyware. |
 |
A yellow icon means your status is Fair. Usually this means you
have an action to take, such as scheduling or running a tune-up
or backup
or downloading a noncritical update. A yellow icon means there is no
immediate threat to your system, but you should take care of the
action as soon as you can to return your system to green. |
 |
A red icon means your computer is At Risk. This can happen if, for
example, Windows Live OneCare is unable to update Antivirus
with the latest virus definitions because of a lost Internet
connection, or if the Windows Live OneCare Firewall
is turned off. |
Always on and automated
Windows Live OneCare works continuously, automatically, and quietly in the
background on your PC, ever vigilant against threats but never in the way,
allowing you to have fun and be more productive. OneCare updates itself
automatically to counteract new viruses and other threats and works with Microsoft
Update to help ensure that your computer is up to date with the latest
critical security updates from Microsoft.
Evolves to meet your needs
Windows Live OneCare provides continuous feature updates to subscribers,
giving you the latest technologies to help protect you from emerging
threats. No more worrying about different versions of your antivirus
software. With Windows Live OneCare, you get automatic updates and service
enhancements the moment they're released.
|
