Microsoft today launched the U.S. version of Windows Live OneCare, the company's all-in-one, PC care service designed to help consumers and small business users easily protect and maintain their PCs.
"Windows Live OneCare delivers what millions of consumers have been asking for: one source for top-to-bottom maintenance, support and performance optimization tools plus increased protection that takes the worry out of PC care," said Bill Gates, Chairman of Microsoft. "This 'just take care of it' experience enables customers to focus on what they really care about, which is to be able to sit down at their PCs and enjoy their digital lifestyles."
Windows Live OneCare is designed to alleviate the confusion and frustration that many consumers experience when trying to protect their computers from viruses, spyware and other threats. It also goes beyond security to simplify other essential PC care practices, such as backing up important data and regularly running performance maintenance tasks.
Since the initial Windows Live OneCare beta was released in November 2005, Microsoft has continually added new features in response to consumers' feedback. OneCare now provides the following features:
• Protection Plus includes anti-virus and firewall protection features and automatic updates, as well as anti-spyware functionality to help protect the PC and the customer.
• Performance Plus delivers regular PC tuneups to help maintain computer performance and reliability.
• Backup and Restore delivers easy-to-use backup and restore functionality for the customer's important photos, music files and more.
• Help and Support provides effective help when needed through a variety of modes -- e-mail, phone and chat -- with all service support coming from PC care experts at Microsoft for no additional charge.
In addition to expanding Windows Live OneCare capabilities over time, Microsoft plans to begin rolling out the service in international markets within the next 12 months.
One Care is available online via http://www.windowsonecare.com/ and at selected US retailers for an annual subscription fee of $49.95 for up to 3 PC's. |
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