Microsoft Windows OneCare Live Beta

Has anyone tried this as yet? I am a little apprehensive to let M$ or anyone else configure my computer, without my being able to control it.

 

No thanks

 

what does this do is it exactly like the windows live safety center? I have tried this one which checked for viruses and gave me info of my system. It also asked if i wanted to send any info to MS, which i did not.

 

If I am still able to tell when to run updates, like in M$ Antispyware then it might be worth it to use. I like to control when and how I download updates. I do backup my data, but not the programs, as I can always install them again. I run all my protections at least once a day, and do use Restore on my OS drive, but release that every week or so and do a set new restore after using AV scans. So are we going to be able to control when and how on the updates? I also use ZA instead of M$ firewall.

 

I beta tested Windows OneCare Live Beta1 and would give it a 3. I did run into some system stability issues after it updated a couple of times; but overall Microsoft is on the right track with this program, and by release should be a very good product.

 

I did not have that problem with ZA Security Suite. I had to click allow about umpteen million times, but after that it was good.

 

Ha ha, it is there, I have it set to alert me when updates are available but not to download them untill I want them. It is under view or change settings.

 

ZA Security Suite and Microsoft Windows OneCare Live aren't even close to being the same. Yes there is some overlapping functionality, but not much. OneCare aims to be a System Security/Maintenace clearing house for Windows with an integrated AV scanner. Microsofts intent is that between Windows OneCare and Windows Defender (MS Antispyware), the average non-computer literate users system will be protected out of the box. These applications will ship with Windows Vista.

Windows OneCare will be a paid subscription service, and Windows Defender will remain free; at least that is the word for now.

 

I was under the impression it was meant to be a Security suite of its own. My mistake. The stopping programs and anti-virus thing made it seem similar to me. Learn learn learn.

I was impressed that ZoneAlarm didn't have issues with it, especially the virus scanning. I was waiting for the alert to go off alot more than it did.

 

A plus with OneCare is you don't have to use the integrated AV scanner, you can install your own AV porgram and disable OneCares. I did that while testing Beta1 had no issues with conflicts.

A minus would be that OneCare still does not incorporate a true bidirectional firewall, the Windows Firewall is still being used. However you can still install your own firewall and disable Windows Firewall thru the OneCare Security Center.

 

Does anyone have any idea what they are going to charge for this program once it is released in full version? I understand that it will come with Windows Vista, but that is not slated to be released until late 2006. I assume that it and the AntiSpyware program will be together in one package. I am guessing 29.95ish to 49.95ish.