To uninstall Windows Live OneCare from XP:
- Click
Start, then click
Control Panel.
- Under
Pick a category, click
Add or Remove Programs.
- Under Pick a task, click
Remove a Program.
- In the
Currently installed programs list, click Windows Live OneCare, and then
click Remove.
To uninstall Windows Live OneCare from Vista:
- Click
the Vista Orb, then click
Control Panel.
- Click Programs and Features.
- In the
Uninstall or change a program
list, click Windows Live OneCare, and proceed with the uninstall.
Note that part of the uninstall will ask you to provide a reason for removing OneCare.
If Windows Live OneCare does not uninstall as expected, download the Windows Live OneCare cleanup utility -
http://social.microsoft.com/forums/en-US/onecareinstallandactivate/thread/399071e2-49dc-4767-932d-d261e3965943/ and
follow the program instructions to completely uninstall.
Note
You will be prompted to restart your computer. You must restart your computer in order to completely uninstall Windows Live OneCare.
If you are still unable to remove Windows Live OneCare, you can contact support for help -
How to reach support (FAQ) -
http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/onecareinstallandactivate/thread/30400b52-7f26-4ba0-bc18-17e305329d90
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