PressPass: Why has Microsoft decided to discontinue sales of Windows Live OneCare?
Barzdukas: When we launched Windows Live OneCare in 2005, Microsoft was one of the first companies to offer an all-in-one solution that not only offered protection from malware and spyware, but also provided additional features such as printer sharing, networking and performance tuning. Those features make a lot of sense in multi-PC households, but aren't really of much help to consumers in emerging markets who are often buying their first PC and really just need a core security solution. We want to focus on the core security solution, and work harder at getting more consumers around the world to have a better and more trustworthy experience on their PCs.
Improving Global Access to Core PC Protection: Q&A: Amy Barzdukas, senior director of product management, discusses Microsoft’s strategy to provide broader access to critical anti-malware protection.