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122 days ago
Starting next week, customers will receive an update to Windows Live OneCare which will correct an issue affecting users of Windows Vista SP1 that causes Security Center to display the following warning: “Windows Live OneCare is on but is reporting its status to Windows Security Center in a format that is no longer supported.” There is no need for customers to take any action at this time, as this issue does not represent a decreased level of security or protection provided by OneCare. Customers who would like to resolve this issue immediately can visit the OneCare support forum for instructions on how remove this warning from Security Center.
131 days ago
Microsoft is aware of recent reports that some Windows Vista SP1 PCs are incorrectly communicating to users that their installed AV software is not compatible. We are currently investigating the cause of this behavior and will provide additional details as they become available. We can confirm that while this issue affects the user interface in Windows Security Center, is does not represent a decreased level of security or protection provided by the user’s current AV solution.
370 days ago
In the wake of our announcement about our future core antimalware solution, code-named "Morro", there has been some misleading and inaccurate information about OneCare's quality, performance, and overall level of protection. We want to reassure all our customers with the truth of the matter: · Fact : Customers of OneCare will remain protected for the life of their subscription. When “Morro” becomes available, we will work with our customers to help transition them on to this new security offering if they so desire. · Fact : OneCare is tested by numerous organizations around the world and has been certified by two of the industry's leading independent certification authorities, ICSA Labs and West Coast Labs, as providing high-quality and effective protection against viruses, spyware, and other forms of malware. In addition, Windows Live OneCare has received VB100 awards since June 2007. ...
376 days ago
OneCare subscribers currently enjoy the benefits of always-on virus, spyware and malware protection, centralized backup to keep personal information safe, and management features to keep PC’s optimized and running smoothly. But a majority of consumers around the world do not have up-to-date antivirus, antispyware and antimalware protection. In hopes of getting more consumers protected, this week, Microsoft announced that it will offer a new security solution to consumers at no cost beginning in the second half of calendar year 2009. This new offering will focus on getting the majority of consumers the essential protection they need by providing comprehensive, real-time anti-malware protection, covering such threats as viruses, spyware, rootkits, trojans, and other emerging threats, in a single, focused solution. In order for us to focus on delivering this new security solution to millions of customers around the world, we have decided to phase out Windows Live ...
402 days ago
We are getting the word out that Microsoft has released a security update to help protect Windows PCs against a recently identified security risk ( Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-067 ). If your OneCare status is Good (green) then Windows Live OneCare is helping to protect your computer against this threat by automatically applying the latest security patches and virus signature updates. If your OneCare status is At Risk (red or yellow) then your computer is potentially vulnerable. Please follow the OneCare Actions items to help protect your computer. To verify that you have all the latest Windows security updates, launch Internet Explorer, then click on Tools --> Windows Update . For more information on this latest security update, check out the Microsoft Threat Research and Response blog .
