5 reasons to use Windows Live OneCare to help protect your computerPublished: 23 October 2006  You probably already know that it's a good idea to protect your computer from viruses, spyware, bugs, hackers, and other Internet threats, but it can be confusing and time-consuming to worry about whether you have all the latest protection features in place. It doesn't have to be confusing anymore. Windows Live OneCare is a comprehensive service that helps protect your computer from many different kinds of threats. It also helps you back up your important documents in case of emergency and runs regular tune-ups to help your computer run smoothly. Best of all, it works in the background so you don't have to think about it. Try Windows Live OneCare free for 90 days or read more about how to use Windows Live OneCare to help protect your computer. | • | Regular antivirus scanning – To help keep you safe from viruses, worms, and Trojans, Windows Live OneCare automatically scans the files and folders on your computer, including e-mail attachments as you open them. | | • | Continuous firewall monitoring – The Windows Live OneCare firewall is a two-way managed firewall. This means that both inbound and outbound traffic is controlled. The firewall is also updated continually to help protect you. | | • |
Enhanced protection from spyware – Windows Live OneCare's antispyware technology helps protect your computer from spyware programs that secretly monitor your activities or pop-ups that negatively impact your computer's security and performance. | | • |
Easy file backup and restore – With Windows Live OneCare you can make copies of important files and documents and store them on a CD, DVD, or an external hard drive in case of an emergency. You can do it manually or have Windows Live OneCare do it automatically so you don't have to remember to back up your files and documents on a regular basis. Windows Live OneCare will also help restore backed-up files to your computer if you've encountered system problems. | | • |
Continuously updated – Windows Live OneCare updates itself automatically to help ensure that your virus, firewall, and spyware protection is always up to date and ready to help protect you from the latest threats. |
Windows Live OneCare not only helps protect your computer, it also helps keep it in good health. To see more features of Windows Live OneCare, visit the Windows Live OneCare overview.
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