Bye-Bye Windows Live OneCare

Today it was learned that Microsoft is readying to pull the plug on Windows Live OneCare, and is focusing their efforts toward a new and free program which will focus on anti-malware tools.

The rumored name for Microsoft’s new security development is “Morrow”, and it’s reportedly being designed to use less resources — something that can be a major hassle with other anti-malware products. One of the ways that Morrow will accomplish this is by removing most of the non-essential elements contained in Windows Live OneCare. Look for Windows Live OneCare to be discontinued next summer 2009.

The Morrow product is likely to be released late 2009, and will have the ability to detect, protect against and remove spyware, trojans and viruses.