Is Microsoft Live OneCare worth spending money on?
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You shouldn't have to pay Microsoft money to fix holes in a product that they sold you.  Why don't they make it secure in the first place?  And if they do know how to secure their OS, then they should fix it.\n\n'Here's the best personal computer advice you'll get all year, perhaps ever: If you only use Windows, dump it and get a Mac. Take the $50 you would have wasted for trying to secure the Windows mess, add in all of your annual wasted time and the costs of your other Windows anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-malware software plus the processor cycles you waste running them, and apply it toward your .Mac subscription instead. Don't forget to ask your software vendors to "cross-grade" your software (pay the upgrade price - or in some cases just the shipping cost - to switch from the Windows version to the Mac version, instead of the full retail price - many vendors will accommodate you). You'll come out so far ahead, you'll think you've jumped forward a decade - which, of course, would be true.'
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Hello Needy:\n\nThe pirated software you have is no good because it requires you to register with Microsoft over the internet. If you dont register, your software will be deactivated with reduced functionality. If you register online, you will be prompted to convert your software into a genuine  copy. It may cost you around $200-$300. Gone are the days when one could use a pirated copy of XP/OFFICE and other Microsoft products.\n\nSorry, you have to BUY the software license.
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Salesforce.com has a free evaluation version of their software.  After the trial, you'll still be able to use minimal features, which should be good enough for a small business.  Might have changed, but it was true when I tried it a few months back.
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Yes, because "out of the box" it doesn't contain antispyware.  If you want to stick with Microsoft products, download Windows Defender beta.
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The issue you are facing is best handled by the Support team of Windows Live OneCare. You can contact them at the following web site.\n\nhttps://www.windowsonecare.com/support/technicalsupport.aspx?ar=no
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For what? Microsoft?\n\nTons of software companies NEED beta testers. And it sure don't cost $20. When you test, find bugs, and assist developers you definitely do not pay to work for them.\n\nSince there are millions of software companies (it seems) it shouldnt be hard to find any random one with beta testing programs. So look at software companies you like and do some research. \n\nMicrosoft is very open with its beta testing. However your machine must mach the specs, and sometimes yo Will need to answer a small questionnaire. Try googliong or yahooing "Microsoft beta testers".\n\nRealize you ARE BETA TESTING. Don't plan on getting any full featured, stable software for free out of this process. You will most likely only get headaches.
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NO its free you can download it from Microsoft.com
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Quicken.  I have used both and Microsoft tries to keep up with Intuit but they aren't even close.
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Neither - for now, I'm using the Beta version of Windows OneCare, which seems to have virus checking that is comparable to both Norton Antivirus 2005 and McAfee.  Only thing missing is e-mail scanning, which may well be added in future releases.
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If you are locating this server at your location then go with the microsoft product. If you are using a hosting service, use the Linux service unless you specifically need microsoft server products like asp. \n\nLinux has a rather steep learning curve and it sounds like you are in a hurry.
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I strongly suggest, before you do anything, go to, MICROSOFT LIVE "ONECARE" SCAN.\nits free, and they "will" solve your problem.
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I would be careful about letting cost be a determining factor.  While near term savings look good it is what it will cost you when you need care that counts.  \n\nThis is something to keep you alive.  Pick the policy that gives you the most control over your own care.  Avoid any policy that requires you to get approval from any one for care - particularly someone that may have a financial reason for keeping you from getting the care.\n\nI always try to get a POS policy without my having to get permission to get a treatment.\n\nGood Luck and good health
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The MS online electronic validation key is $99 for XP Home and $149 for XP Pro, both with SP2.  You can usually find legal versions (recommend full install rather than upgrade) for less at:  www.edirectsoftware.com\n\nYou can do a repair with the full install Cd and enter the new 25 digit Product Key.  That will give you a legal version as well as repair any missing or corrupt files.  You will have to go into the MS Updates to reinstall any patches or hot fixes.  The repair takes about 1 hr, and the reinstalls of fixes/patches about another 30 minutes.
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Hey buddy,\n\nIts a huge and extremely expensive software. If you have really purchased it, why dont you get the SAP support involved or get a Basis Administrator involved.\n\n\nThanks,\nManish
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Have you tried any of these sites yet: \nhttp://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=RNWK,RNWK:2005-50,RNWK:en&q=dll+files\nAlso, Microsoft just released a beta of its new product called One Care. At the moment its free to the public. \nhttp://www.windowsonecare.com/\nWhat is it?\nThis PC health service is always on, running quietly in the background. It helps give you round-the-clock protection and maintenance—virus scanning, firewalls, tune ups, file backups, the whole nine yards. Delivered to you in a smooth, hassle-free package.
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Yes!! Go to this Microsoft free site and click on Full Service Scan button. You'll be amazed at all the stuff it finds AND fixes. Checks and fixes registry, temp files, and all kinds of things, besides virus & spyware. \n\nIT TAKES A LONG TIME!!! Patience.... but it's definitely worth it. You'll see..\n\nhttp://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm
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Yes! \n           Windows live messenger is far better... you need to check it out lots of more luxury... cool look highly customizable.