WINDOWS LIVE ONE CARE FOR VISTA

Hi Carey I have the new 1.5 version. Thanks
John

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> Microsoft just released a new version of OneCare
> that will absolve your concerns.
>
> Windows Live OneCare awards and certifications
> http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-...ifications.htm
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows - Shell/User
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "tattoo113" wrote:
>
> I just read that 15 anti-virus programs where tested and ONE CARE failed.
> Microsoft said they where working on it. I'm going to try and get a refund
> and find one of the programs that passed. It was on ZD Net that I read it.

For all it's worth, I'm using Norton Internet Security 2007. Appears to work
solidly under Vista.

Dan
sudbury, Canada

Thanks Daniel do they have a trial version, or you have to purchase it first.
john

"Daniel Côté" wrote:

> For all it's worth, I'm using Norton Internet Security 2007. Appears to work
> solidly under Vista.
>
> Dan
> sudbury, Canada
>
>

tattoo113 <tattoo113@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>I just read that 15 anti-virus programs where tested and ONE CARE failed.
>Microsoft said they where working on it. I'm going to try and get a refund
>and find one of the programs that passed. It was on ZD Net that I read it.

Please keep in mind that the failure was less than 1%. So, they were 99%
effective. That doesn't absolve OneCare from getting better, particularly with
the detection ad removal of various Trojans and other common adware/spyware, but
it sure doesn't add up to "failure" if OneCare is 99% effective at detection and
removal.
-steve
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Stephen Boots
MVP Windows Live
Windows Live OneCare Forum Moderator
sboots@mvps.org

Thanks StephenB. Appreciate that
John

"StephenB" wrote:

> tattoo113 <tattoo113@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>

> >I just read that 15 anti-virus programs where tested and ONE CARE failed.
> >Microsoft said they where working on it. I'm going to try and get a refund
> >and find one of the programs that passed. It was on ZD Net that I read it.

> Please keep in mind that the failure was less than 1%. So, they were 99%
> effective. That doesn't absolve OneCare from getting better, particularly with
> the detection ad removal of various Trojans and other common adware/spyware, but
> it sure doesn't add up to "failure" if OneCare is 99% effective at detection and
> removal.
> -steve
> --
> Stephen Boots
> MVP Windows Live
> Windows Live OneCare Forum Moderator
> sboots@mvps.org
>

Hi again. Dunno if Norton Internet Security 2007 has a trial. Didn't find
one on their site. I downloaded the full version (easy as pie) after giving
them my plastic card # and off it went.

Norton seems very fast, very stable and ultimately easy to use so far. No
glitches in installing either. Make sure you remove OneCare for Vista first
though. Norton will remind you.

Dan
Sudbury, Canada

Norton does have a trial. It is under their download tab link on their site. Under that tab, you click on Trialware link or here is the full web address:
http://www.symantecstore.com/dr/sat2...DE=&CACHE_ID=0

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Jason
Windows Vista RTM
MS Office 2007 RTM
"Daniel Côté" <d.cote04@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:ORCILH0SHHA.1228@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
Hi again. Dunno if Norton Internet Security 2007 has a trial. Didn't find
one on their site. I downloaded the full version (easy as pie) after giving
them my plastic card # and off it went.

Norton seems very fast, very stable and ultimately easy to use so far. No
glitches in installing either. Make sure you remove OneCare for Vista first
though. Norton will remind you.

Dan
Sudbury, Canada

tattoo113 wrote:

> I just read that 15 anti-virus programs where tested and ONE CARE
> failed. Microsoft said they where working on it. I'm going to try and
> get a refund and find one of the programs that passed. It was on ZD
> Net that I read it.

The VB100 tests can be quite demanding. Just about every AntiVirus program
that exists has failed to achieve the VB100 award at some point (note that
you don't 'fail' this award, you simply don't score 100% on the test).

Using the logic you're applying here then, you'd need to run no virus
scanner at all because none of them meet the standard of never ever failing
the VB100 tests, and that is clearly nonsensical.


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Robert Moir
http://www.rhymeswithgeek.com