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  • Tuesday, December 29, 2009 7:54 PM
     
     
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    I am going to have to purchase a new computer... is there a way to remove one care from old and install to new computer????
    • Moved by Whosane002 Tuesday, January 05, 2010 11:15 AM (From:MSDN, TechNet, and Expression Profile Feedback)
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    • Tuesday, January 05, 2010 1:03 PM
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      If the new PC is running XP or Vista, yes.
      Simply uninstall Onecare on the old PC and install on the new PC - http://onecare.live.com, Member Accounts, Add a computer. After it is installed, activate with the LiveID for your subscription (found in Help/About in OneCare on the existing PC).
      Note that removing OneCare is optional as you are allowed to have 3 PCs using the same LiveID/Subscription.
      If the new PC is running Windows 7:
       

      Installation of Windows Live OneCare in Windows 7 is not supported. You can use the free Microsoft Security essentials for malware protection - http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/resources.aspx 

      See this post for End of Life information for Windows Live OneCare - http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/onecaregeneral/thread/81996436-edad-41ba-bdfc-02fc094e2ca9

      -steve

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