OneCare 1.5 Beta just started!


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I just got this mail (in both Dutch and English, so it's localized now!)

(I signed up for the beta a while ago, don't remember where anymore)

I'm allowed to link, as said in the mail!

For anyone who wants to test: http://origin.int3.onecare.live-int.com//c...etupOneCare.exe

The Windows Live OneCare Beta (v1.5) Begins Today!

You are invited to the Windows Live OneCare Beta! Please follow the instructions below to install the Windows Live OneCare Beta (v1.5) today.

Click here to install and use Windows Live OneCare Beta now!

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Windows Live OneCare?

An all-in-one 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 Windows Live OneCare does for you.i>[/b]b>

? Runs quietly in the background, providing anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall protection

? Activates Phishing Filter in Internet Explorer 7 to help block or warn against identity theft or online scams

? Updates itself to help you keep ahead of the latest threats

? Runs regular tune-ups to help optimize the performance of your PC

? Provides one-click resolutions for any actions that you may need to take

? Makes backups to a variety of devices a breeze

? Lets you see the statusIn which countries can I use Windows Live OneCare?

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Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, What operating systems are supported?

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Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista (build 5500 or greater; recommended build is 5600 aka RC1). OneCare is currently not available How can I provide feedback or file bugs?r file bugs?[/b]le bugs?

You can access the feedback and bug submission form by visWhere can I learn more about the Windows Live OneCare Beta (v1.5)?

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Installing now (in XP, though it is also Vista compatible)

Noticed changes already:

- Installer is not anymore web-based, but downloadable .exe (look first post for download)

- Can't update/upgrade from 1.1 yet... (not going to uninstall 1.1 now, sorry, Stupid homework)

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It does tell you you need to uninstall other anti virus programs,I think antispyware programs are ok though

Yes, i know, but i wonder if this is not kinda "monopolistic" tactic to get rid of other anti-virus solutions already present on clients' machines.

Yes, i know it's not good to have 2 antivirus installed and running at the same time, but all installs offer some "Ignore this" button to keep installing at your own risk. Here it is more like "take it or leave it" :pinch:

Dear god guys...trying searching :whistle: :angry:

Here is the real thread (posted in the right place).

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?show...#entry587941903

And all the duplicates:

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?show...#entry587942148

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?show...#entry587941977

And then your duplicate.

Just search before you post something, yeesh. :rolleyes:

Yes, i know, but i wonder if this is not kinda "monopolistic" tactic to get rid of other anti-virus solutions already present on clients' machines.

Yes, i know it's not good to have 2 antivirus installed and running at the same time, but all installs offer some "Ignore this" button to keep installing at your own risk. Here it is more like "take it or leave it" :pinch:

OneCare itself is an anti-virus and firewall, I bet if you already have OneCare installed Avast will force you to uninstall it to install the same way OneCare asked you to remove Avast.

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