Windows Live OneCare safety scanner
What is Windows Live OneCare safety scanner?
Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner was an online scanning, PC cleanup, and diagnosis service to help remove of viruses, spyware/adware, and other malware. It was a free web service that was part of Windows Live. Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner offered a free online scanning and protection from threats. The Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner must be downloaded and installed to your computer to scan your computer. The "Full Service Scan" looks for common PC health issues such as viruses, temporary files, and open network ports. It searches and removes viruses, improves a computer's performance, and removes unnecessary clutter on the PC's hard disk. The user can choose between a "Full Scan" (which can be customized) or a "Quick Scan". The service also provides a virus database, information about online threats, and general computer security documentation and tools.
Overview
The primary executable is named wlschost.exe. The setup package generally installs about 14 files and is usually about 43.97 MB (46,105,750 bytes).
Program details
URL: windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-onecare
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Windows Live Safety Center
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Windows Live Safety Center\wlschost.exe -Uninstall
Estimated size: 43.97 MB
Files installed by Windows Live OneCare safety scanner
| Program executable: | wlschost.exe |
| Name: | Microsoft® Windows Live OneCare |
| Windows Live OneCare safety scanner host |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Windows Live Safety Center\wlschost.exe |
| MD5: | 0c183006ccbf4650c8db96d0c5a65e9d |
Additional files:
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scnavas.dll - Microsoft® Windows Live OneCare (Windows Live OneCare Safety Virus-Spyware Scanner Module)
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scndh.dll - Windows Live OneCare Safety DiskHealth Scanner Module
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scnns.dll - Windows Live OneCare Safety Network Scanner Module
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scnPI.dll - Windows Live OneCare Safety PlatformInfo Scanner Module
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scnrc.dll - Windows Live OneCare Safety RegistryCleaner Scanner Module
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uninstall.exe - Windows Live OneCare safety scanner Installer UI DLL
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wlscCore.dll - Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner Core Module
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wlscCtrl2.dll - Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner ActiveX Module
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wlscuploader.exe - Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner Malware Sample Upload Module
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SetupOneCare.exe - Microsoft Windows Live OneCare (OneCare Setup Package)
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mpengine.dll - Microsoft Malware Protection (Microsoft Malware Protection Engine)
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mputils.dll - Windows Defender (Malware Protection Utilities Dynamic Library)
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custsat.dll - custsat
How do I remove Windows Live OneCare safety scanner?
You can uninstall Windows Live OneCare safety scanner from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Windows Live OneCare safety scanner, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Windows Live OneCare safety scanner.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #3,757
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
62.08% |
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| Windows Vista |
32.80% |
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| Windows 10 |
4.84% |
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| Windows XP |
0.28% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
42.39% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
27.16% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.68% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.79% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
3.71% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
2.70% |
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Geography
48.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
48.50% |
| France |
5.29% |
| United Kingdom |
5.07% |
| Canada |
4.79% |
| Italy |
3.33% |
| Brazil |
2.91% |
| Taiwan |
2.91% |
| Spain |
2.77% |
| Germany |
2.72% |
| Netherlands |
2.27% |
| Sweden |
1.90% |
| Belgium |
1.54% |
| Portugal |
1.46% |
| Mexico |
1.09% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
33.96% |
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| Dell |
25.26% |
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| Acer |
17.86% |
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| Toshiba |
10.87% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.47% |
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| ASUS |
2.00% |
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| Samsung |
1.76% |
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| Sony |
1.53% |
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| Intel |
1.00% |
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| Medion |
0.76% |
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| Gateway |
0.53% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
7.09% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
5.74% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
4.73% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
3.83% |
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| Acer Aspire 5738 |
2.82% |
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| HP Pavilion dv4 Notebook ... |
2.59% |
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