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Frequently asked questions about Windows Live OneCareWhat is Windows Live OneCare? Windows Live OneCare is a comprehensive PC care service that helps protect and maintain your computer with antivirus, firewall, antispyware, anti-phishing, PC performance tune-ups, and file backup and restore functionality. How much does the Windows Live OneCare service cost? Thank you for your interest in Windows Live OneCare. Unfortunately, we are no longer accepting subscriptions to this service. We will continue to provide this service to current subscribers only. Learn more about end of OneCare sale If I like the Windows Live OneCare service, how can I purchase it? Thank you for your interest in Windows Live OneCare. Unfortunately, we are no longer accepting subscriptions to this service. We will continue to provide this service to current subscribers only. Learn more about end of OneCare sale In which countries and languages is Windows Live OneCare available? The Windows Live OneCare subscription service is available in the following countries and languages: Australia (English), Austria (German), Belgium (Dutch, French), Brazil (Portuguese), Canada (English, French), France (French), Germany (German), Hong Kong (English), Ireland (English), India (English), Italy (Italian), Japan (Japanese), Mexico (Spanish), Netherlands (Dutch), New Zealand (English), Singapore (English), Spain (Spanish), Switzerland (French, German), United Kingdom (English), United States (English, Spanish). I have another antivirus or firewall program. Can I also install Windows Live OneCare? No. Before installing Windows Live OneCare, we highly recommend that you uninstall any other antivirus or firewall programs currently on your computer. OneCare might not run, or it might slow the performance of your computer, if you install it when other antivirus or firewall programs are also installed on your computer. During setup, OneCare checks for common antivirus and firewall programs that are known to conflict and provides means for you to uninstall them. I previously downloaded the beta version of Windows Live OneCare, but did not purchase it. Does the beta version still work? Existing beta users will still be able to use the OneCare service with the latest updates and virus definitions for several months, but you will eventually need to transfer to the paid subscription service in order to maintain the service updates. Why does Windows Live OneCare require me to have a Windows Live ID? As a subscription service, OneCare needs a way to identify you and allow you to access information contained in your account. OneCare uses your Windows Live ID for this purpose. You can also use your Windows Live ID as your sign-in for other Windows Live services. How is Windows Live OneCare different from Windows Live OneCare safety scanner? Windows Live OneCare is subscription-based software that, once installed on your PC, runs continuously in the background and automatically updates itself. Windows Live OneCare offers persistent, always-on security features that generally don’t require any action on your part. Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a free Web-based service that gives you quick, on-demand PC health and security scans to help you diagnose and solve problems, but it does not proactively protect your PC against new virus infections. What is Windows Live? Windows Live is a set of personal Internet services and software designed to bring together in one place all of the relationships, information, and interests people care about most, with more safety and security features across their PC, devices, and the Web. Windows Live will offer people like you a set of tools and services to help keep their computing experience safer, including services like Windows Live OneCare. Learn more about end of OneCare sale
Windows Live OneCare for small businessesIs my business the right size for Windows Live OneCare? Any size business can use OneCare to protect and maintain its desktop computers and laptops; however, OneCare is currently best suited for businesses with relatively few computers. What subscription plans are available? Thank you for your interest in Windows Live OneCare. Unfortunately, we are no longer accepting subscriptions to this service. We will continue to provide this service to current subscribers only. Learn more about end of OneCare sale Can I purchase multiple subscriptions of Windows Live OneCare if I have more than three computers? Yes, you can purchase as many subscriptions as you like. There are no features in the current version of OneCare that require all computers within one household or business to be on the same subscription. You’ll experience the same level of protection, ease of use, and peace of mind with one subscription or many. How is Windows Live OneCare different from Microsoft Forefront Client Security? Windows Live OneCare is a comprehensive PC care service that helps protect and maintain your computer with antivirus, firewall, antispyware, anti-phishing, PC performance tune-ups, and file backup and restore functionality. It's an all-in-one service designed specifically for home PC users and small businesses. Microsoft Forefront Client Security provides unified malware protection for enterprise desktops, laptops, and server operating systems that's easier to manage and control. Forefront Client Security helps guard business systems and networks against emerging threats such as spyware and rootkits as well as traditional threats such as viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Forefront Client Security also delivers centralized administration and integrates with a company’s existing infrastructure software, such as Active Directory, and complements other Microsoft security technologies for better protection and greater control. Learn more about end of OneCare sale Can I install Windows Live OneCare on more than one computer? Your OneCare account allows you to install OneCare on up to three computers using the same Windows Live ID that you used to install OneCare on the first computer. Learn more. Windows Live OneCare for ServerWhat is the difference between Windows Live OneCare for Server and Windows Live OneCare?Windows Live OneCare for Server will provide protection for Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard and Premium platforms, and the Windows Server 2008 Standard 64-bit platform. A single subscription to Windows Live OneCare provides protection for up to three PCs. With Windows Live OneCare for Server and Windows Live OneCare, small businesses can now extend the protection of OneCare to both the server and the PCs in their network. How do I purchase Windows Live OneCare for Server? Thank you for your interest in Windows Live OneCare. Unfortunately, we are no longer accepting subscriptions to this service. We will continue to provide this service to current subscribers only. Learn more about end of OneCare sale How do I protect my small business network with Windows Live OneCare for Server and Windows Live OneCare? With the new multi-PC and small business network management feature in Windows Live OneCare for Server you can monitor and configure Windows Live OneCare on your small business computers. This allows the server running OneCare for Server to take such actions as centralized data backup and restoring PCs to a secure "green" state on all machines covered by individual OneCare subscriptions. With the help of Windows Live OneCare for Server, and Windows Live OneCare subscriptions (to cover individual computers), small business owners will be able to protect Windows-based servers, laptops, and PCs in their small business networks. OneCare for Server includes:
Windows Live OneCare for Server will be supported in all languages and countries where Windows Live OneCare is currently supported: Australia (English), Austria (German), Belgium (Dutch, French), Brazil (Portuguese), Canada (English, French), France (French), Germany (German), Hong Kong (English), Ireland (English), India (English), Italy (Italian), Japan (Japanese), Mexico (Spanish), Netherlands (Dutch), New Zealand (English), Singapore (English), Spain (Spanish), Switzerland (French, German), United Kingdom (English), United States (English, Spanish). How much does Windows Live OneCare for Server cost? Thank you for your interest in Windows Live OneCare. Unfortunately, we are no longer accepting subscriptions to this service. We will continue to provide this service to current subscribers only. Learn more about end of OneCare sale How does Windows Live OneCare for Server protect my server? Windows Live OneCare for Server offers real-time, unified antivirus and antispyware protection to keep your server safe from malware, and helps prevent viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, and other malicious software from infecting your server. Can I try OneCare for Server on my server? Yes, if your system meets the Windows Live OneCare for Server system requirements, test OneCare for Server by downloading a free trial. |
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