Windows Live OneCare Tuscaloosa AL

It was inevitable that Microsoft would eventually create an internet security suite and Windows Live OneCare is the result. The software is split into three main sections: Protection Plus contains the security elements of the suite namely the anti-virus and anti-spyware scanners and firewall, Performance Plus aims to keep your PC running in tip-top condition, while Backup and Restore keeps your files safe in case your hard disk crashes.

Local Companies

Avanti Computer Products
(256) 355-9273
1403 Beltline Rd SW
Decatur, AL
Logista
(251) 666-6857
4680 Rangeline Rd
Mobile, AL
Pomeroy Computer Resources
(334) 409-9798
500 Interstate Park Dr
Montgomery, AL
A Computer Services Inc
(334) 273-0333
2761 Bell Rd
Montgomery, AL
Computers Unlimited
(251) 447-2029
25325 US Highway 98 Ste H
Daphne, AL
C&m Systems
(334) 793-9023
800 Gonzales Dr
Dothan, AL
Customized Computers
(334) 793-7476
1000 W Main St Ste 140
Dothan, AL
Computer Crew the
(251) 450-4471
3110 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL
Computer Exchange
(256) 536-1831
213 Greene St NE
Huntsville, AL
Internet Cafe
(334) 793-7476
1000 W Main St Ste 140
Dothan, AL

Provided By:

It was inevitable that Microsoft would eventually create an internet security suite and Windows Live OneCare is the result. The software is split into three main sections: Protection Plus contains the security elements of the suite namely the anti-virus and anti-spyware scanners and firewall, Performance Plus aims to keep your PC running in tip-top condition, while Backup and Restore keeps your files safe in case your hard disk crashes.

One familiar part of Protection Plus is the Windows Defender anti-spyware software. It's not as thorough as dedicated anti-spyware utilities from rival manufacturers, though. We'd recommend paying £19 for a copy of Grisoft's Anti-Spyware instead. The anti-virus portion of the software is similarly lacklustre and it failed to detect an unacceptable number of potential threats. Thankfully, the firewall is a little better and an improvement over the ones built into XP and Vista. The OneCare firewall does at least detect outbound connections, which could potentially divulge your private details to the internet, as well as blocking unauthorised programs. It doesn't do anything particularly special though, and free alternatives such as Zonealarm, available from www.zonelabs.com, do the same job.

Performance Plus defragments the hard disk, removes "unnecessary files" and makes sure all those Windows updates are downloaded and installed in a timely manner. The whole process takes ages, but the automation of the multiple tasks offers little real benefit.

The best part of the package is the Backup and Restore module. It's much better than the limited utility bundled with Windows and makes the process neat and straightforward.

As the price of OneCare allows you to install the software on up to three PCs for one year its quite good value. It's just a shame that the software isn't as useful as it claims to be.Security software
Microsoft wants to help keep your PC safe and sound. Reasonable firewall and backup functions are let down by mediocre spyware removal.

Author: Paul Wardley

Microsoft Windows Live OneCare

Featured Local Company

Computers 4 U

205-788-5200
2254 Bessemer RD
Birmingham, AL

Related Articles
- Medical Billing Software Tuscaloosa AL
Medical practice management software is a vital component found in many of today's medical offices. Medical practice management requires great efficiency and the use of the various medical billing software applications available gives an office an easy way to handle patient billing, to record payments received, to bill insurance companies and to maintain adequate as well as accurate employee records.
- Project Management Software Tuscaloosa AL
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Tuscaloosa AL
- Microsoft Powerpoint Tuscaloosa AL
- Recruiting Software Tuscaloosa AL
- Construction Software Tuscaloosa AL
- Point of Sale Systems Tuscaloosa AL
- Property Management Software Tuscaloosa AL
- Accounting Software Tuscaloosa AL
- Call Center Software Tuscaloosa AL
Related Articles
- Medical Billing Software Tuscaloosa AL
Medical practice management software is a vital component found in many of today's medical offices. Medical practice management requires great efficiency and the use of the various medical billing software applications available gives an office an easy way to handle patient billing, to record payments received, to bill insurance companies and to maintain adequate as well as accurate employee records.
- Project Management Software Tuscaloosa AL
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Tuscaloosa AL
- Microsoft Powerpoint Tuscaloosa AL
- Recruiting Software Tuscaloosa AL
- Construction Software Tuscaloosa AL
- Point of Sale Systems Tuscaloosa AL
- Property Management Software Tuscaloosa AL
- Accounting Software Tuscaloosa AL
- Call Center Software Tuscaloosa AL

Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin

Topics:
Advertising Family Home Services Real Estate Resources
Business Services Fashion Industrial Goods & Services Retail & Consumer Services
Career Financial Services Insurance Software
Cars Food & Beverage Internet Technology
Computer Hardware Franchise Legal Telecommunications
Construction Health Miscellaneous Trade Shows
Education Holidays Nightlife Travel
Entertainment Home Appliances Online Database Weddings
Environmental Home Electronics Pets World History