Ron Schenone

Microsoft Has OEMs Adding Defender & One Care To PCs

Posted by on Aug 2, 2008 | 2 Comments

Microsoft appears to be on a mission to have more OEMs to add Windows Defender and also Windows Live One Care to their new systems. Microsoft is telling its partners that by adding these protections to new computers, users will have a more enjoyable experience. Microsoft is also trying to point out that these protections software are not crapware, but are enhancements.

Most of us are familiar with the fact that Vista already includes Windows Defender which provides protection from spyware, pop-ups and slow performance, according to Microsoft. But Microsoft now wants OEM’s to provide a 90 day trail of its Windows Live One Care software as well.  Microsoft states on its web site that:

 “Microsoft and Sony share the same goal of helping our customers get the most from their PC experience,” said Xavier Lauwaert of VAIO product marketing at Sony Electronics. “Through this alliance, Windows Live OneCare will provide our customers with a simple solution to help them maintain and secure their new PC.”

Consumers in more than 12 countries can now better protect and maintain their new PC with a free trial of Windows Live OneCare with the following hardware providers:

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MDG Computers Canada Inc.

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LEO Gesellschaft für Computer & Kommunikation mbH

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WORTMANN AG

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OLIDATA S.p.A.

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Hyrican Informationsysteme AG

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Sotec Company Ltd.

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TICNOVA QUALITY TEAM, S.L.

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Sony Corporation of America

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Toshiba Asia Pacific

So what do you think? Is Microsoft doing a favor by adding Windows Live One Care to selected systems? Or is this just another way to market its software and block out competing vendors?

Comments welcome.

Source

Windows Live One Care description

  • http://wp3.lockergnome.com/nexus/creedence/ Marcus Hamaker

    This is just going to make our computer purchasing experiences continue to be like they have in the past. There is too much un-needed software that is put on new computers in an effort to sell more software licenses. In my opinion it ruins the user experience. Imagine an brand new machine with only Windows XP installed with no extra software. When you install something for yourself you do it with purpose and need, then when you see a performance hit you can make an educated decision if that is beneficial for you.

  • http://techbuyer.spaces.live.com Custom Computers

    We have used Microsoft One Care since initial beta testing!
    Though it has had a steep learning curve we now two years later find it to be a superior security service. Considering all that is included in the suite such as antiviirus,two way firewall,anti spam (Defender) and automated backup we find occasion to rank it highly.

    Highly Recommend!