Für einen bregrenzten Zeitraum bietet Microsoft dessen Sicherheitspaket Windows Live OneCare (v1.5) Beta zum kostenlosen Download an. Dieses umfasst ein Antivirenprogramm, eine Firewall sowie einen Anti-Spyware-Schutz.

Sämtliche Funktionen lassen sich automatisieren (Updates, etc.) und Dateien, welche mittels MSN Messenger ausgetauscht werden, unterliegen umgehend einer Virenprüfung.

Windows Live OneCare (v1.5) benötigt einen Rechner mit installiertem Windows XP SP2 resp. Windows Vista.

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Windows Live OneCare (v1.5) Beta
Windows Live OneCare Overview

What it is
An automatically self-updating 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 it does for you
• Runs quietly in the background, providing anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall protection
• Updates itself to help you keep ahead of the latest threats
• Runs regular PC tune-ups
• Provides one-click solutions to most problems
• Makes backups a breeze
• Lets you see the status of your system at a glance

Installation requirements for Windows Live OneCare
• Internet Explorer 6 or higher
• PC with 300 MHz or higher CPU clock speed
• 256 MB of RAM
• 550 MB of available hard disk space (on system partition)
• 56 kbps or faster Internet connection (broadband recommended)
• CD or DVD burner, external hard drive, local networked computer, or USB-connected storage device required for backup and restore functionality