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Labs Validate Windows Live Anti-malware Protection

Microsoft Corp. has announced that Windows Live OneCare, automatic and self-updating PC care service aimed at helping consumers more easily protect and maintain their PCs, has been certified by ICSA Labs as an effective solution to combat viruses and other forms of malicious code as well as providing a quality firewall service.

Microsoft said OneCare has also achieved West Coast Labs’ Checkmark certification, meeting the lab’s criteria for protection against viruses and Trojans.

ICSA Labs, an independent division of global information security specialist Cybertrust. Larry Bridwell, content security programs manager at ICSA Labs said, "Windows Live OneCare has met the high standard of ICSA Labs certification, and the service’s customers can be confident that it will deliver a high level of security and reliability."

Windows Live OneCare features:
•Anti-virus and firewall protection and automatic updates
•Anti-spyware functionality powered by Microsoft Windows Defender
•Regular PC tuneups to help maintain computer performance and reliability
•Easy-to-use backup and restore functionality to help protect customers’ data and important files

Currently available as a 90-day free trial in the United States, Windows Live OneCare will be available in the coming weeks from retailers and via the Web for an annual subscription of USD 49.95 MSRP for up to three personal computers.

Customers who want to download the 90-day trial version of Windows Live OneCare can visit http://onecare.live.com.


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