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Windows OneCare 2.0 free beta
PierceUK
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Just got this email thought i would share with the masses(its basically a free trial of the paid for version, but its beta[which means testing] so may be a bit glitchy):
The Windows Live OneCare Beta (v2.0) Begins Today! You are invited to the Windows Live OneCare Beta! Please follow the instructions below to install the Windows Live OneCare Beta (v2.0) today.
Windows Live OneCare is an automatically self-updating PC care service that’s on whenever your PC is on, helping provide persistent protection against viruses, hackers, and other threats. It also performs regular tune-ups to help keep your PC running at top speed, and helps you back up important documents.
In which countries can I use Windows Live OneCare?
Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, US.
What if new viruses or other Internet threats come out?
Windows Live OneCare Beta (v2.0) will regularly update itself based on emerging Internet threats so you can have better peace of mind.
Is x64 supported?
Yes. Download the Windows Live OneCare Beta (v2.0) and give it a try!
I’m a paid subscriber to OneCare, do I need to install the beta (v2.0)?
No. If you are already a paid subscriber for the publicly available service at onecare.live.com, then you are enjoying the certainty that comes with a Microsoft-shipped product. At the conclusion of the beta, all paid subscribers will automatically be upgraded to v2.0 for free.
Where can I learn more about the Windows Live OneCare Beta (v2.0)?
Learn more about Windows Live OneCare Beta (v2.0) by visiting http://get.live.com/betas/onecare_betas Invite your Friends and Family!
If you know someone who would like to be a part of the beta, please feel free to forward them this invitation.
Thank you for your interest in Windows Live OneCare Beta (v2.0)!
Windows Live OneCare Beta Team
You received this email because you joined the Windows Live OneCare beta program. If you would like to be removed from the beta please send an email to [EMAIL="ocoptout@microsoft.com"]ocoptout@microsoft.com[/EMAIL] with the words Opt-Out in the Subject line. We value your privacy. Please read the Privacy Statement for complete information.
Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Windows Live OneCare is an automatically self-updating PC care service that’s on whenever your PC is on, helping provide persistent protection against viruses, hackers, and other threats. It also performs regular tune-ups to help keep your PC running at top speed, and helps you back up important documents.
- Runs quietly in the background, providing anti-virus, anti-spyware, online identity and scam protection (anti-phishing) and firewall protection
- Updates itself to help you keep ahead of the latest threats
- Runs regular PC tune-ups, even checking for ways to cut PC boot time
- Provides one-click solutions to most problems
- Makes backups a breeze
- Provides the option to store copies of your photos online
- Lets you see the status of all your computer systems at a glance
In which countries can I use Windows Live OneCare?
Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, US.
What if new viruses or other Internet threats come out?
Windows Live OneCare Beta (v2.0) will regularly update itself based on emerging Internet threats so you can have better peace of mind.
Is x64 supported?
Yes. Download the Windows Live OneCare Beta (v2.0) and give it a try!
I’m a paid subscriber to OneCare, do I need to install the beta (v2.0)?
No. If you are already a paid subscriber for the publicly available service at onecare.live.com, then you are enjoying the certainty that comes with a Microsoft-shipped product. At the conclusion of the beta, all paid subscribers will automatically be upgraded to v2.0 for free.
Where can I learn more about the Windows Live OneCare Beta (v2.0)?
Learn more about Windows Live OneCare Beta (v2.0) by visiting http://get.live.com/betas/onecare_betas Invite your Friends and Family!
If you know someone who would like to be a part of the beta, please feel free to forward them this invitation.
Thank you for your interest in Windows Live OneCare Beta (v2.0)!
Windows Live OneCare Beta Team
You received this email because you joined the Windows Live OneCare beta program. If you would like to be removed from the beta please send an email to [EMAIL="ocoptout@microsoft.com"]ocoptout@microsoft.com[/EMAIL] with the words Opt-Out in the Subject line. We value your privacy. Please read the Privacy Statement for complete information.
Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Windows OneCare has consistently been rated as one of the least reliable programs for catching viruses. You'd have to be really adventurous to want to put your trust in a beta version of it!0
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