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Old 05-07-2008   #1 (permalink)
Ryka


 
 

Windows Live OneCare

I uninstalled (using the removal tool) Norton and installed OneCare on a
trial basis. Do I need any additional spyware with this? Spybot, for
example. OneCare sounds like it does it all but I want to be sure and would
appreciate your opinions.


My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 05-07-2008   #2 (permalink)


Home premium 32 bit, SP1
 
 

Re: Windows Live OneCare

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by Ryka View Post
I uninstalled (using the removal tool) Norton and installed OneCare on a
trial basis. Do I need any additional spyware with this? Spybot, for
example. OneCare sounds like it does it all but I want to be sure and would
appreciate your opinions.
Hello Ryka,
Just one suggestion. PLEASE disable Live OneCare firewall. It will shut down the Windows Firewall AND it does a terrible job replacing WIN Firewall.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 05-07-2008   #3 (permalink)
Mark


 
 

Re: Windows Live OneCare

You should get One Care's removal tool and remove that too.

Mark

"Ryka" <Ryka@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:O2YNuEJsIHA.1220@xxxxxx
Quote:

>I uninstalled (using the removal tool) Norton and installed OneCare on a
>trial basis. Do I need any additional spyware with this? Spybot, for
>example. OneCare sounds like it does it all but I want to be sure and would
>appreciate your opinions.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 05-07-2008   #4 (permalink)
Carey Frisch [MVP]


 
 

Re: Windows Live OneCare

Windows OneCare includes its own advanced version
of Windows Defender. You do not need an additional
third-party anti-spyware program.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

---------------------------------------------------------------

"Ryka" wrote:

I uninstalled (using the removal tool) Norton and installed OneCare on a
trial basis. Do I need any additional spyware with this? Spybot, for
example. OneCare sounds like it does it all but I want to be sure and would
appreciate your opinions.

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 05-07-2008   #5 (permalink)
DL


 
 

Re: Windows Live OneCare

Live OneCare hasnt received very good reviews
Personally I use MS Defender, Adaware & Spybot for malaware & a seperate
Internet security app

"Ryka" <Ryka@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:O2YNuEJsIHA.1220@xxxxxx
Quote:

>I uninstalled (using the removal tool) Norton and installed OneCare on a
>trial basis. Do I need any additional spyware with this? Spybot, for
>example. OneCare sounds like it does it all but I want to be sure and would
>appreciate your opinions.

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 05-07-2008   #6 (permalink)
Nonny


 
 

Re: Windows Live OneCare

On Wed, 7 May 2008 17:49:49 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"
<cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:

>Windows OneCare includes its own advanced version
>of Windows Defender. You do not need an additional
>third-party anti-spyware program.
I sincerely doubt that. Do you have any cites to support your
statement?
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Old 05-07-2008   #7 (permalink)


Vista Business/Home Premium/Ultimate x64/Server 2008 X64
 
 

Re: Windows Live OneCare

AV-Comparatives does not rate One-Care very well at all. And simple google serch for spyware app comparision will yeild results that "do not" favor One Care one bit!

I am a MS fan boy, make no mistake about it.

But I read the reveiws and conduct my own test as well.

I do not recomend One-Care at all. And MS just sent me v2.0.

I use and recomend NOD32 for AV only, Comodo for firewall, Defender is running(what the hell), Spybot, A-Squared free and the premium SuperAntiSpyware.

I'm clean.

Good luck.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 05-07-2008   #8 (permalink)
Carey Frisch [MVP]


 
 

Re: Windows Live OneCare

I have three different computers running Windows OneCare.
In over 2 years, no system has been infected with malware,
spyware or viruses. I highly recommend using it.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

---------------------------------------------------------------

"joel406" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:014a6ee32530cee7ba5c0f51e54ff561@xxxxxx-gateway.com...

AV-Comparatives does not rate One-Care very well at all. And simple
google serch for spyware app comparision will yeild results that "do
not" favor One Care one bit!

I am a MS fan boy, make no mistake about it.

But I read the reveiws and conduct my own test as well.

I do not recomend One-Care at all. And MS just sent me v2.0.

I use and recomend NOD32 for AV only, Comodo for firewall, Defender is
running(what the hell), Spybot, A-Squared free and the premium
SuperAntiSpyware.

I'm clean.

Good luck.


--
joel406
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 05-07-2008   #9 (permalink)
Nonny


 
 

Re: Windows Live OneCare

On Wed, 7 May 2008 21:15:11 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"
<cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:

>I have three different computers running Windows OneCare.
>In over 2 years, no system has been infected with malware,
>spyware or viruses. I highly recommend using it.
I have two different computers - neither of them running Windows
OneCare.

In over FIVE years, no system has been infected with malware,
spyware or viruses. I highly recommend not using it.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 05-08-2008   #10 (permalink)
StephenB


 
 

Re: Windows Live OneCare

t-4-2 <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote:
Quote:

>
>Ryka;705646 Wrote:
Quote:

>> I uninstalled (using the removal tool) Norton and installed OneCare on a
>> trial basis. Do I need any additional spyware with this? Spybot, for
>> example. OneCare sounds like it does it all but I want to be sure and
>> would
>> appreciate your opinions.
>Hello Ryka,
>Just one suggestion. PLEASE disable Live OneCare firewall. It will
>shut down the Windows Firewall AND it does a terrible job replacing WIN
>Firewall.
Absolutely bad advice. Do not turn off the OneCare firewall or your status will
go red. The OneCare firewall provides 2 way protection with a fairly simple
configuration interface.
-steve
--
Stephen Boots
MVP Windows Live
Windows Live OneCare Forum Moderator
sboots@xxxxxx
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