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Microsoft Turns On OneCare; McAfee Follows Suit.

Publication: eWeek

Publication Date: 30-MAY-06
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COPYRIGHT 2006 Ziff Davis Media Inc.

Microsoft launched its consumer desktop security service as expected May 30, with longtime anti-virus and intrusion detection specialist McAfee introducing a rival offering in hopes of blocking the software giant's bid to help lock down home PCs.

Dubbed officially as Windows Live OneCare, the Microsoft managed security service aims to help users strike back at the landslide of threats assailing PCs running on the company's Windows operating system.

Sold via home entertainment chain Best Buy and a handful of other major retailers, OneCare will market for an annual subscription fee of $49.95 for use on up to three PCs.

As expected, the final version of the...

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