Windows Live OneCare UK public beta
OneCare is our new anti-virus offering which aims to hit a sweet spot between the more pricey end of the market (Norton, McAfee etc) and those which offer it free - but maybe without the reliability, support or extensive virus definition list.
The application itself slots nicely into Security Center, taking advantage of the open-APIs that let Windows Vista know that it's protected from viruses and also information like the status of the virus definition list. Here's some more general information for your reading pleasure:
What is Windows Live OneCare?
An all-in-one PC care service that’s always on, helping provide persistent protection against viruses, hackers, and other threats, and helping keep your PC tuned up and your important documents backed up.
What Windows Live OneCare does for you:
• Runs quietly in the background, providing anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall protection
• Activates Phishing Filter in Internet Explorer 7 to help block or warn against identity theft or online scams
• Updates itself to help you keep ahead of the latest threats
• Runs regular tune-ups to help optimize the performance of your PC
• Provides one-click resolutions for any actions that you may need to take
• Makes backups to a variety of devices a breeze
• Lets you see the status of your system at a glance
Download the beta
https://ideas.live.co.uk/ProgramPage.aspx?versionId=b2456790-90e6-4d28-9219-5d7207d94d45&pageId=0
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