Microsoft tested OneCare security service

As previously committed, Microsoft has officially put oneCare Live online security service into trial for all users worldwide.

OneCare service marks the first step and is also a step that has long been known in the field of computer virus protection - an area that Symantec, McAfee or Trend Micro has dominated over the years. Two years ago Microsoft announced that it will release security products shortly after it acquired security software developer GeCad Software.

Microsoft announced the plan for oneCare service in May. Some users have been selected to test the service in July. So far this service has initially supported Windows XP SP2 English version that has been provided to all users for testing purposes. worldwide experience. The official version of this service will be released next year.

OneCare is meant for customers, is a service that combines Microsoft antivirus software, firewall software and several Windows operating system support tools. Microsoft has not yet announced the cost of oneCare service, but when the official version is released, it will be a subscription service for a fee.

In addition to OneCare, Microsoft is also looking at the security market. The company plans to test the first version of Microsoft Client Protection later this year - a product designed to protect desktops, laptops, and data servers. in businesses avoid attacks by dangerous code.

The trial version of Microsoft oneCare service is now available for download from ideas.live.com. During testing, this service is still completely free.