Windows Live OneCare Beta 2.0 is here. If you want to test the new version, we'd love your feedback.
New features include support for using more than one computer in your home and sharing a printer.
Plus, you'll get the antivirus protection and other safety and productivity features that are included in the released version of Windows Live OneCare.
You can download Windows Live OneCare Beta 2.0 here:
http://get.live.com/betas/onecare_betas?wa=wsignin1.0
What is Windows Live OneCare?
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.
Windows Live OneCare works in the background so you don't have to think about it. For more information, read 5 reasons to use Windows Live OneCare to help protect your computer.
Windows Live OneCare is free to try for 90 days.
Some of you have been asking about whether or not you should download Windows Defender.
Here's the short answer:
Windows Defender comes with Windows Vista. If you use Windows Vista, do not download Windows Defender. If you use Windows XP SP2 you can (and should!) download Windows Defender for no charge.
What is Windows Defender?
Windows Defender is a free program from Microsoft that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. For more information, see Windows Defender helps remove spyware from your computer.
What happens if I use Windows Vista and I try to download Windows Defender?
You should see an error message that says, "You do not need to install this software because Windows Defender is included in Windows Vista. You can access Windows Defender from the Security section of the Windows Control Panel."
Pew says cyberbullying can include the following:
· Sending threatening e-mail messages, instant messages (IM), or text messages
· Forwarding private e-mail messages, IM, or text messages without the sender's consent
· Posting embarrassing pictures without consent
· Spreading rumors online
Pew also reports that girls are more likely to be targets of cyberbullies, as are teens who share personal details about themselves online.
Download the full report.
If you're a parent, you can help lessen the effects of cyberbullying by encouraging your teenagers to communicate openly with you, and by insisting that they keep personal information off the Web.
Microsoft offers these resources to help counter cyberbullying:
· Help kids use social networking sites more safely
· 12 safety tips on blogging
· Help kids deal with hateful content on the Internet
· 10 tips for dealing with game cyberbullies and griefers
· Age-based guidelines for kids' Internet use
· 10 things you can teach kids to improve their Web safety