Edgar Filing: Support.com, Inc.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2012

o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to

Commission File No. 000-30901

SUPPORT.COM, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware	94-3282005
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1900 Seaport Boulevard, 3rd Floor

Redwood City, CA 94063

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (650) 556-9440

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

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Large accelerated filer o

Accelerated filer x

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.): Yes o No x

On April 30, 2012, 48,706,214 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, were outstanding.

SUPPORT.COM, INC.

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2012

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Part I. Financial Information
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)	3
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011	4
	Condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31. 2012 and 2011	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011	6
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	22
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	27
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	28

Part II. Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	29
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	29
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	37
Item 6.	Exhibits	37
Signature		38
Exhibit Index		39

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

SUPPORT.COM, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(Unaudited)				(1)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	19,480		$	22,159
Short-term investments		30,883			29,743
Accounts receivable, net		9,007			10,284
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,455			1,068
Total current assets		60,825			63,254
Long-term investment		1,225			1,111
Property and equipment, net		510			461
Goodwill		14,240			13,621
Purchased technology, net		123			143
Intangible assets, net		5,846			5,670
Other assets		958			736

Total assets	$	83,727		$	84,996

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	665		$	1,196
Accrued compensation		2,734			1,676
Other accrued liabilities		5,458			4,491
Short-term deferred revenue		4,919			4,723
Total current liabilities		13,776			12,086
Long-term deferred revenue		388			489
Other long-term liabilities		1,151			1,086
Total liabilities		15,315			13,661
Commitments and contingencies (Note 4)
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock		5			5
Additional paid-in capital		235,233			233,977
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(1,504	)		(1,698	)
Accumulated deficit		(165,322	)		(160,949	)
Total stockholders’ equity		68,412			71,335

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	83,727		$	84,996

(1)

Derived from the December 31, 2011 audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Annual Report on Form10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2012.

See accompanying notes.

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SUPPORT.COM, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012			2011
Revenue:
Services	$	13,765		$	9,150
Software and other		3,823			3,880
Total revenue		17,588			13,030
Cost of revenue:
Cost of services		10,291			6,817
Cost of software and other		470			404
Total cost of revenue		10,761			7,221
Gross profit		6,827			5,809
Operating expenses:
Research and development		1,770			1,448
Sales and marketing		6,130			4,785
General and administrative		2,914			2,786
Amortization of intangible assets and other		367			83
Total operating expenses		11,181			9,102
Loss from operations		(4,354	)		(3,293	)
Interest income and other, net		75			150
Loss from continuing operations, before income taxes		(4,279	)		(3,143	)
Income tax provision		118			2
Loss from continuing operations, after income taxes		(4,397	)		(3,145	)
Income from discontinued operations, after income taxes		24			3
Net loss	$	(4,373	)	$	(3,142	)

Basic and diluted earnings per share:
Loss from continuing operations	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.07	)
Income from discontinued operations		0.00			0.00
Basic and diluted net loss per share	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.07	)
Shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share		48,418			48,181

See accompanying notes.

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SUPPORT.COM, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012		2011

Comprehensive loss	$	4,179	$	3,275

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SUPPORT.COM, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012			2011
Operating Activities:
Net loss	$	(4,373	)	$	(3,142	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation		132			100
Amortization of premiums and discounts on investments		139			438
Amortization of purchased technology		20			20
Amortization of intangible assets and other		367			83
Stock-based compensation		995			805
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net		1,428			(726	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(355	)		381
Other long-term assets		(199	)		(56	)
Accounts payable		(531	)		(167	)
Accrued compensation		1,057			610
Other accrued liabilities		860			128
Other long-term liabilities		49			(62	)
Deferred revenue		46			422
Net cash used in operating activities		(365	)		(1,166	)

Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(70	)		(78	)
Acquisition of business		(1,327	)		—
Purchases of investments		(15,161	)		(17,452	)
Sales of investments		—			3,998
Maturities of investments		13,895			14,844
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(2,663	)		1,312

Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuances of common stock		261			216
Net cash provided by financing activities		261			216
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(2,767	)		362
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		88			9
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		22,159			18,561
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	19,480		$	18,932

Supplemental schedule of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid (refunded)	$	104		$	(8	)

See accompanying notes.

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SUPPORT.COM, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Support.com, Inc. (the “Company”, “Support.com”, “we” or “us”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2012 and the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 and condensed consolidated cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for, and as of, the periods shown. The results of operations for such periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year or for any future period. The condensed consolidated balance sheet information as of December 31, 2011 is derived from audited financial statements as of that date. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2012.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The accounting estimates that require management’s most significant, difficult and subjective judgments include accounting for revenue recognition, the valuation and recognition of long-term investment, the assessment of recoverability of intangible assets and their estimated useful lives, the valuations and recognition of stock-based compensation and the recognition and measurement of current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.

Revenue Recognition

For all transactions, we recognize revenue only when all of the following criteria are met:

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Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists;

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Delivery has occurred;

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Collection is considered probable; and

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The fees are fixed or determinable.

We consider all arrangements with payment terms longer than 90 days not to be fixed or determinable. If the fee is determined not to be fixed or determinable, revenue is recognized as payment becomes due from the customer.

Services Revenue

Services revenue is comprised primarily of fees for technology support services, including the set-up, protection, optimization and repair of new and existing computers as well as other technology devices. We provide these services remotely, generally using work-from-home Personal Technology Experts who utilize our proprietary technology to deliver the services.

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We offer services to consumers and small businesses, either through our channel partners (which include broadband service providers, retailers, technology companies and others) or directly via our website at www.support.com. We transact with customers via reseller programs, referral programs and direct transactions. In reseller programs, the channel partner generally executes the financial transactions with the consumer and pays a fee to us which we recognize as revenue when the service is delivered. In referral programs, we transact with the consumer directly and pay a referral fee to the referring party. Referral fees are generally expensed in the period in which revenues are recognized. In such instances, since we are the transacting party and bear substantially all risks associated with the transaction, we record the gross amount of revenue. In direct transactions, we sell directly to the customer at the retail price.

Our services are of three types for revenue recognition purposes:

• Incident-Based Services—Customers purchase a discrete, one-time service. Revenue recognition occurs at the time of service delivery. Fees paid for services sold but not yet delivered are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized at the time of service delivery.

• Subscriptions—Customers purchase subscriptions or “service plans” under which certain services are provided over a fixed subscription period. Revenues for subscriptions are recognized ratably over the respective subscription periods.

• Service Cards / Gift Cards—Customers purchase a service card or a gift card, which entitles the cardholder to redeem a certain service at a time of their choosing. For these sales, revenue is deferred until the card has been redeemed and the service has been provided.

In certain cases, we are paid for services that are sold but not yet delivered. We initially record such balances as deferred revenue, and recognize revenue when the service has been provided or, on the non-subscription portion of these balances, when the likelihood of the service being redeemed by the customer is remote (“services breakage”). Based on our historical redemption patterns for these relationships, we believe that the likelihood of a service being delivered more than 90 days after sale is remote. We therefore recognized non-subscription deferred revenue balances older than 90 days as services revenue. For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, services breakage revenue was immaterial, and accounted for approximately 2% and 1% of our total revenue, respectively.

Channel partners are generally invoiced monthly. Fees from consumers via referral programs and direct transactions are generally paid with a credit card at the time of sale. Revenue is recognized net of any applicable sales tax.

We generally provide a refund period on services, during which refunds may be granted to consumers under certain circumstances, including inability to resolve certain support issues. For our channel sales, the refund period varies by partner, but is generally between 5 and 14 days. For referral programs and direct transactions, the refund period is generally 5 days. For all channels, we recognize revenue net of refunds and cancellations during the period. Refunds and cancellations have not been material to date.

Software and Other Revenue

Software and other revenue is comprised primarily of fees for software products provided through direct customer downloads and, to a lesser extent, through the sale of this software via channel partners. Our software is sold to consumers as a perpetual license or as a fixed period subscription. We act as the primary obligor and generally control fulfillment, pricing, product requirements, and collection risk and therefore we record the gross amount of revenue.

For certain products, we sell perpetual licenses. We provide a limited amount of free technical support to customers. Since the cost of providing this free technical support is insignificant and free product enhancements are minimal and infrequent, we do not defer the recognition of revenue associated with sales of these products.

For certain of our products (principally SUPERAntiSpyware), we sell licenses for a fixed subscription period. We provide regular, significant updates over the subscription period and therefore recognize revenue for these products ratably over the subscription period.

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Other revenue consists primarily of revenue generated through partners advertising to our customer base in various forms, including toolbar advertising, email marketing, and free trial offers. We recognize other revenue in the period in which our partners notify us that the revenue has been earned.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

All liquid instruments with an original maturity at the date of purchase of 90 days or less are classified as cash equivalents. Cash equivalents and short-term investments consist primarily of money market funds, certificates of deposit, commercial paper, corporate and municipal bonds. Our interest income on cash, cash equivalents and investments is recorded monthly and reported as interest income and other in our consolidated statements of operations.

Long-term investment consists of an auction-rate security (“ARS”). Our cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments are classified as available-for-sale, and are reported at fair value with unrealized gains/losses (when deemed to be temporary) included in accumulated other comprehensive income within stockholders’ equity in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. We recorded net unrealized losses on our available-for-sale securities of $185,000 and $311,000 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.

We monitor our investments for impairment on a quarterly basis and determine whether a decline in fair value is other-than-temporary by considering factors such as current economic and market conditions, the credit rating of the security’s issuer, the length of time an investment’s fair value has been below our carrying value, our intent to sell the security and our belief that we will not be required to sell the security before the recovery of our amortized cost. If an investment’s decline in fair value is deemed to be other-than-temporary, we reduce its carrying value to its estimated fair value, as determined based on quoted market prices or liquidation values. Declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary, if any, are recorded in operations as incurred. At March 31, 2012, we evaluated our unrealized gains/losses on available-for-sale securities, the majority of which is from the long-term ARS, and determined them to be temporary. The long-term investment has been in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than 12 months. We currently do not intend to sell securities with unrealized losses and we concluded that we will not be required to sell these securities before the recovery of our amortized cost basis.

The following is a summary of cash, cash equivalents and investments at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in thousands):

As of March 31, 2012	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
Cash	$	7,486	$	—	$	—		$	7,486
Money market funds		11,994		—		—			11,994
Certificates of deposits		480		—		—			480
Commercial paper		3,296		—		—			3,296
Corporate bonds		18,889		4		(13	)		18,880
Corporate notes		1,534		—		—			1,534
Treasuries		1,000		—		—			1,000
U.S. government agency securities		5,694		—		(1	)		5,693
Auction-rate securities		1,400		—		(175	)		1,225
	$	51,773	$	4	$	(189	)	$	51,588

Classified as:

Cash and cash equivalents	$	19,480	$	—	$	—		$	19,480
Short-term investments		30,893		4		(14	)		30,883
Long-term investments		1,400		—		(175	)		1,225
	$	51,773	$	4	$	(189	)	$	51,588

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As of December 31, 2011	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
Cash	$	6,461	$	—	$	—		$	6,461
Money market funds		15,698		—		—			15,698
Certificates of deposits		480		—		—			480
Commercial paper		6,295		—		(6	)		6,289
Corporate bonds		13,726		1		(14	)		13,713
Corporate notes		1,557		—		(2	)		1,555
U.S. government agency securities		7,707		—		(1	)		7,706
Auction-rate securities		1,400		—		(289	)		1,111
	$	53,324	$	1	$	(312	)	$	53,013

Classified as:

Cash and cash equivalents	$	22,159	$	—	$	—		$	22,159
Short-term investments		29,765		1		(23	)		29,743
Long-term investments		1,400		—		(289	)		1,111
	$	53,324	$	1	$	(312	)	$	53,013

The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of our available-for-sale securities classified by the stated maturity date of the security (in thousands):

	March 31		December 31
	2012		2011
Due within one year	$	24,513	$	29,503
Due within two years		6,370		240
Due after three years		1,225		1,111
	$	32,108	$	30,854

At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 we had an investment in a AAA-rated ARS with a state student loan authority with an estimated fair value of $1.2 million and $1.1 million, respectively. This investment is substantially guaranteed by the federal government through the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). The ARS is a long-term floating rate bond tied to short-term interest rates. After the initial issuance, the interest rate on the security is reset periodically, at intervals established at the time of issuance (e.g., every seven days, twenty-eight days, thirty-five days, or every six months), based on market demand, if the auctions are successful, through a competitive bidding process often referred to as a “Dutch auction.” If there is insufficient interest in the securities at the time of an auction, the auction may not be completed and the ARS then pays a default interest rate. Following such a failed auction, we cannot access our funds that are invested in the corresponding ARS until a future auction of these investments is successful, new buyers express interest in purchasing these securities between reset dates, issuers establish a different form of financing to replace these securities or final payments become due according to contractual maturities. Commencing in February 2008, conditions in the global credit markets resulted in failed auctions for all of the ARS we held. In the near term, our ability to liquidate our investment in the ARS or fully recover the carrying value may be limited or not exist.

Presently we have determined the decline in value for the available-for-sale ARS to be temporary because i) we have no intent to sell the security, and we believe that we will not be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost due to our cash reserves; ii) through March 31, 2012 our remaining ARS instrument has maintained a AAA credit rating; and iii) loans made by the issuers are backed by the Federal government. However, if circumstances change, we may be required to record an other-than-temporary impairment charge on the available-for-sale ARS. We may similarly be required to record other-than-temporary impairment charges if the rating on this security is reduced or if the issue defaults on its obligations. In addition to impairment charges, any of these events could cause us to lose part or all of our investment in this security. Any of these events could materially affect our results of operations and our financial condition. We currently believe this security is not significantly impaired for the reasons described above; however, it could take until the final maturity of the underlying notes (up to 30 years) to realize our investment’s recorded value.

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Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under generally accepted accounting principles and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under ASC 820 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The standard describes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value, which are the following:

•	Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

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Level 2 - Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

•	Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

In accordance with ASC 820, the following table represents our fair value hierarchy for our financial assets (cash equivalents and investments) measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in thousands):

As of March 31, 2012	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Money market funds	$	11,994	$	—	$	—	$	11,994
Certificates of deposits		480		—		—		480
Commercial paper		—		3,296		—		3,296
Corporate bonds		—		18,880		—		18,880
Corporate notes		—		1,534		—		1,534
U.S. government agency securities		—		5,693		—		5,693
Treasuries		—		1,000		—		1,000
Auction-rate securities		—		—		1,225		1,225
Total	$	12,474	$	30,403	$	1,225	$	44,102

As of December 31, 2011	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Money market funds	$	15,698	$	—	$	—	$	15,698
Certificates of deposits		480		—		—		480
Commercial paper		—		6,289		—		6,289
Corporate bonds		—		13,713		—		13,713
Corporate notes		—		1,555		—		1,555
U.S. government agency securities		—		7,706		—		7,706
Auction-rate securities		—		—		1,111		1,111
Total	$	16,178	$	29,263	$	1,111	$	46,552

For marketable securities, measured at fair value using Level 2 inputs, we review trading activity and pricing for these investments as of the measurement date. When sufficient quoted pricing for identical securities is not available, we use market pricing and other observable market inputs for similar securities obtained from various third party data providers. These inputs either represent quoted prices for similar assets in active markets or have been derived from observable market data. There have been no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 measurements during the three months ended March 31, 2012.

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Level 3 asset consists of an ARS with a state student loan authority. Beginning in February 2008, all auctions for the ARS have failed. Based on the continued failure of these auctions and the underlying maturity of this security, we continue to classify our holding as a long-term asset. The fair value for our ARS as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was estimated by management and based on a discounted cash flow valuation that takes into account a number of factors including the estimated weighted average remaining term (WART) of the underlying securities, the expected return, and the discount rate. The WART was estimated based on servicing reports and expectations regarding redemptions. The expected return was calculated based on the last twelve months’ average for the 91 day T-bill plus a spread. This rate is the typical default rate for ARS held by us. The discount rate was calculated using the 3-month LIBOR rate plus adjustments for the security type. Changes in any of the above estimates, especially the weighted average remaining term or the discount rate, could result in a material change to the fair value.

The following table provides a summary of changes in fair value of our Level 3 financial assets as of March 31, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
	Auction-Rate Securities
Beginning balance at December 31, 2011	$	1,111
Transfer into Level 3		—
Total gains/(losses):
Included in interest income and other, net		—
Included in other comprehensive loss		114

Ending balance at March 31, 2012	$	1,225

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
	Auction-Rate Securities
Beginning balance at December 31, 2010	$	2,667
Transfer into Level 3		—
Total gains/(losses):
Included in interest income and other, net		—
Included in other comprehensive loss		(69	)

Ending balance at March 31, 2011	$	2,598

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash equivalents, investments and trade accounts receivable. Our investment portfolio consists of investment grade securities. Except for obligations of the United States government and securities issued by agencies of the United States government, we diversify our investments by limiting our holdings with any individual issuer. We are exposed to credit risks in the event of default by the issuers to the extent of the amount recorded on the balance sheet. At March 31, 2012, we held approximately $1.2 million of AAA-rated student loan auction-rate debt securities. See the Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments section of this Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for more information.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2012, Comcast, Office Depot, OfficeMax and Staples accounted for 27%, 17%, 14% and 11% of our total revenue. No other customers accounted for 10% or more of total revenue. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, Office Depot and Staples accounted for 31% and 20% of our total revenue. No other customers accounted for 10% or more of total revenue.

The credit risk in our trade accounts receivable is mitigated by our credit evaluation process and reasonably short payment terms. As of March 31, 2012, Comcast, Office Depot, OfficeMax and Staples accounted for 34%, 16%, 16% and 14%, of our total accounts receivable, net and no other customers represented greater than 10% of our total accounts receivable, net. As of December 31, 2011, Comcast, Staples, Office Depot and OfficeMax accounted for 41%, 17%, 15% and 13% of our total accounts receivable, respectively. No other customers represented greater than 10% or over of our total accounts receivable, net.

Trade Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount. We perform evaluations of our customers’ financial condition and generally do not require collateral. We make judgments as to our ability to collect outstanding receivables and provide allowances for a portion of receivables when collection becomes doubtful. Provisions are made based upon a specific review of all significant outstanding invoices. For those invoices not specifically provided for, provisions are recorded at differing rates, based upon the age of the receivable. In determining these percentages, we analyze our historical collection experience and current payment trends. The determination of past-due accounts is based on contractual terms. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we had an allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,000 and $20,000, respectively.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation which is determined using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of 2 years for computer equipment and software, 3 years for furniture and fixtures, and the shorter of the estimated useful lives or the lease term for leasehold improvements. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.

Business Combinations - Purchase Accounting

Under the purchase method of accounting, we record the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. We record the excess of purchase price over the aggregate fair values as goodwill. We determine the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. These valuations require us to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. Such estimates include assumptions regarding future revenue streams, market performance, customer base, and various vendor relationships. We estimate the economic lives of certain acquired assets and these lives are used to calculate depreciation and amortization expenses. We estimate the future cash flows to be derived from such assets, and these estimates are used to determine the fair value of the assets. If any of these estimates change, depreciation or amortization expenses could be changed and the value of our intangible assets could be impaired.

Purchased Technology and Internal Use Software

We capitalize costs related to software that we license and incorporate into our product and service offerings or develop for internal use. In July 2009, we licensed source code for technology associated with remote computer access in the amount of $350,000. We recorded amortization expense related to this technology of $20,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011. In addition, as of March 31, 2012, we are carrying $70,000 of capitalized costs incurred in connection with the development of software for internal use. This software is not yet implemented. We will amortize this cost over the useful life of this software once it is placed into service.

Accounting for Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

We assess the impairment of goodwill annually or more often if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. We perform our annual impairment test on September 30 each year. An impairment loss would be recognized if the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of the reporting unit’s net assets on the date of the evaluation. The estimate of cash flow is based upon, among other things, certain assumptions about expected future operating performance and an appropriate discount rate determined by our management. Our estimates of discounted cash flows may differ from actual cash flows due to, among other things, economic conditions, changes to the business model or changes in operating performance. If our estimates were to change, our assessment of goodwill impairment could change and could result in write-downs of goodwill, which would be reflected by charges to our operating results for any period presented.

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We assess the impairment of identifiable intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when the sum of the future net cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition is less than its carrying amount. If our estimates regarding future cash flows derived from such assets were to change, we may record an impairment to the value of these assets. Such impairment loss would be measured as the difference between the carrying amount of the asset and its fair value.

Stock-Based Compensation

We recognize compensation expense for all stock-based payment awards, including grants of stock and options to purchase stock, made to employees and directors based on estimated fair values.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, options to acquire approximately 307,000 shares of our common stock were granted. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, options to acquire approximately 1,021,000 shares of our common stock were granted. The fair value of the stock options granted to employees was estimated using the following assumptions:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012			2011
Stock Option Plan:
Risk-free interest rate		0.62	%		1.73	%
Expected term (in years)		3.63			3.58
Volatility		57.53	%		61.66	%
Expected dividend		0	%		0	%
Weighted average fair value (per share)	$	0.98		$	2.81

In the second quarter of 2009 we sold our Enterprise business to Consona Corporation. This sale qualified as the sale of “substantially all the assets of the business,” and according to the terms of our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) plan document, such a sale terminated the ESPP. In the second quarter of 2011, to advance the interests of the Company and its stockholders by providing an incentive to attract, retain and reward eligible employees and by motivating such persons to contribute to the growth and profitability of the Company, the Company’s Board of Directors and stockholders approved a new Employee Stock Purchase Plan and reserved 1,000,000 shares of our common stock for issuance effective as of May 15, 2011. No new six-month offering periods under the ESPP were initiated by the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2012. In addition, no shares were issued under the ESPP in the three months ended March 31, 2012.

We recorded the following stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012		2011
ESPP compensation expense recognized in:
Cost of services	$	8	$	—
Research and development		3		—
Sales and marketing		2		—
General and administrative		2		—
		15		—

Stock option compensation expense recognized in:
Cost of services	$	85	$	55
Cost of software		10		—
Research and development		283		161
Sales and marketing		136		152
General and administrative		466		437
		980		805
Stock-based compensation expense included in total costs and expenses	$	995	$	805

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The following tables represent the stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2012:

	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in ‘000’s)

Outstanding options at December 31, 2011		10,789,590		$	2.99		4.25	$	8

Granted		307,350		$	2.32

Exercised		(101,807	)	$	2.57

Forfeited		(265,686	)	$	3.14

Outstanding options at the end of the period		10,729,447		$	2.98		4.01	$	6,517

Options vested and expected to vest		10,564,143		$	2.97		3.97	$	6,427

Outstanding exercisable at the end of the period		6,029,151		$	2.95		2.89	$	3,519

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value that would have been received by the option holders had they all exercised their options on March 31, 2012. This amount changes based on the fair market value of our stock. During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised under our stock option plans was $89,000 and $543,000 respectively. Total fair value of options vested during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was $1.0 million and $805,000, respectively.

At March 31, 2012, there was $5.1 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to existing options outstanding which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years.

Net Loss Per Share

Basic net loss per share is computed using our net loss and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net loss per share is computed using our net loss and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, including the effect from the potential issuance of common stock such as stock issuable pursuant to the exercise of stock options using the treasury stock method when dilutive. For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, 693,000 and 2.7 million outstanding options were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share since their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three months ended March 31,
	2012			2011
Net loss	$	(4,373	)	$	(3,142	)

Shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share		48,418			48,181
Basic and diluted net loss per share	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.07	)

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Warranties and Indemnifications

We generally provide a refund period on sales, during which refunds may be granted to consumers under certain circumstances, including our inability to resolve certain support issues. For our channel sales, the refund period varies by channel partner, but is generally between 5-14 days. For referral programs and direct transactions, the refund period is generally 5 days. For all sales channels, we recognize revenue net of refunds and cancellations during the period. Refunds and cancellations have not been material to date.

We generally agree to indemnify our customers against legal claims that our software products infringe certain third-party intellectual property rights. As of March 31, 2012, we have not been required to make any payment resulting from infringement claims asserted against our customers and have not recorded any related reserves.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04—Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs, to provide a consistent definition of fair value and ensure that the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are similar between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. ASU 2011-04 changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances the disclosure requirements particularly for level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2011-04 is effective for the Company in its second quarter of fiscal 2012 and should be applied prospectively. The Company does not expect that the adoption of ASU 2011-04 will have any significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income”. This update is to improve the comparability, consistency and transparency of financial reporting and increases the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. Under this amendment, an entity has the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. ASU No. 2011-05 is effective for public entities for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company adopted this guidance in its condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2012 by presenting total comprehensive income/loss in two separate but consecutive statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. This update requires an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. ASU No. 2011-11 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The Company does not expect that this update will have any significant impact on its financial position.

Note 2. Warrants

On October 25, 2010, we entered into a Support Services Agreement (the “Customer Agreement”) with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC (“Comcast”) under which Support.com provides technology support services to customers of Comcast in exchange for fees. In connection with the Customer Agreement, Support.com and Comcast entered into a Warrant Agreement, under which Support.com agreed to issue to Comcast warrants to purchase up to 975,000 shares of Support.com common stock in the future in the event that Comcast meets specified sales milestones under the Customer Agreement. Each warrant, if issued, will have an exercise price per share of $4.9498 and a term of three years from issuance. On September 27, 2011, the Company and Comcast amended the Warrant Agreement to extend the expiration date for the performance milestones while maintaining the previously agreed revenue thresholds. The warrants will be valued as they are earned, and the resulting value will be recorded as a charge against revenue in the period in which the performance milestone is met and the warrant is earned. As of March 31, 2012, none of the performance milestones have been met, and therefore no warrants have been issued. Consequently, the Company has not recorded any warrant-related charges against our revenue for any period through March 31, 2012.

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Note 3. Income Taxes

We recorded an income tax provision of $118,000 and $2,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The provision for income taxes is comprised of estimates of current taxes due in domestic and foreign jurisdictions. This provision reflects tax expense associated with state income tax, foreign taxes, and tax expense related to the recording of a deferred tax liability that results from the amortization for income tax purposes of acquisition-related goodwill.

Goodwill recorded as part of a business combination is deductible for tax purposes and only recorded as a book charge if it is impaired. A deferred tax liability is recorded as the tax deduction is realized, which will not be reversed unless and until the goodwill is disposed of or impaired. We will continue to record an income tax expense related to the amortization of goodwill as a discrete item each quarter unless and until such impairment occurs.

As of March 31, 2012, our deferred tax assets are fully offset by a valuation allowance except in those jurisdictions where it is determined that a valuation allowance is not required. ASC 740, Income Taxes, provides for the recognition of deferred tax assets if realization of such assets is more likely than not. Based upon the weight of available evidence, which includes historical operating performance, reported cumulative net losses since inception and difficulty in accurately forecasting our future results, we provided a full valuation allowance against our net U.S. deferred tax assets and a partial valuation allowance against our foreign deferred tax assets. We reassess the need for our valuation allowance on a quarterly basis. If it is later determined that a portion or all of the valuation allowance is not required it generally will be a benefit to the income tax provision in the period such determination is made.

Note 4. Commitments and Contingencies

Tax contingencies

We are required to make periodic filings in the jurisdictions where we are deemed to have a presence for tax purposes. We have undergone audits in the past and have paid assessments arising from these audits. Our India entity was issued notices of income tax assessment pertaining to the 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 fiscal years. The notices claimed that the transfer price used in our inter-company agreements with our India entity was too low, and that the price should be increased. We believe our current transfer pricing position is more likely than not to be sustained. We believe that this will be resolved through the normal judicial appeal process used in India, and have submitted our case to the court.

We may be subject to other income tax assessments in the future. We evaluate estimated expenses that could arise from those assessments in accordance with ASC 740. We consider such factors as the degree of probability of an unfavorable outcome and the ability to make a reasonable estimate on the amount of expenses. We record the estimated liability amount of those assessments that meet the definition of an uncertain tax position under ASC 740.

Legal contingencies

On February 7, 2012, a lawsuit seeking class-action certification was filed against the Company in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, No. 12-CV-00609, alleging that the design of one the Company’s software products and the method of promotion to consumers constitute fraudulent inducement, breach of contract, breach of express and implied warranties, and unjust enrichment. On the same day the same plaintiffs’ law firm filed another action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, No. 12-CV-0963, involving similar allegations against a subsidiary of the Company and one of the Company’s channel partners who distributes our software products, and that channel partner has requested indemnification under contract terms with the Company. The law firm representing the plaintiffs in both cases has filed unrelated class actions in the past year against a number of major software providers with similar allegations about those providers’ products. At this time, the Company believes a loss is neither probable nor estimable and based on available information regarding this litigation, the Company is unable to determine an estimate, or a range of estimates, of potential losses.

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We are also subject to other routine legal proceedings, as well as demands, claims and threatened litigation, that arise in the normal course of our business, potentially including assertions that we may be infringing patents or other intellectual property rights of others. We currently do not believe that the ultimate amount of liability, if any, for such routine legal proceedings (alone or combined) will materially affect our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The ultimate outcome of any litigation is uncertain, however, and unfavorable outcomes could have a material negative impact on our financial condition and operating results. Regardless of outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on us because of defense costs, negative publicity, diversion of management resources and other factors.

Guarantees

We have identified guarantees in accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies. This guidance stipulates that an entity must recognize an initial liability for the fair value, or market value, of the obligation it assumes under the guarantee at the time it issues such a guarantee, and must disclose that information in its interim and annual financial statements. We have entered into various service level agreements with our channel partners, in which we may guarantee the maintenance of certain service level thresholds. Under some circumstances, if we do not meet these thresholds, we may be liable for certain financial costs. We evaluate costs for such guarantees under the provisions of ASC 450. We consider such factors as the degree of probability that we would be required to satisfy the liability associated with the guarantee and the ability to make a reasonable estimate of the resulting cost. To date, we incurred costs of less than 1% of revenue as a result of any such obligations and have not accrued any liabilities related to such obligations in the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

Note 5. Other Accrued Liabilities

Other accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):


	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
Accrued expenses	$	3,805	$	2,910
Restructuring expenses		118		210
Customer deposits		1,272		1,160
Other accrued liabilities		263		211
Total other accrued liabilities	$	5,458	$	4,491

Note 6. Restructuring Obligations and Other Charges

In the third quarter of 2009, we ceased using a portion of our headquarters office in order to align our facilities usage with our current size. As a result, we impaired approximately 46% of our Redwood City facility. We recorded a restructuring charge of approximately $1.3 million, which related to the facility impairment. As of March 31, 2012, the remaining balance on this restructuring obligation was $118,000, which we expect to pay through 2012.

The following table summarizes activity associated with the restructuring and related expenses incurred as of March 31, 2012 (in thousands):

	Severance(1)			Facilities(2)			Total
Restructuring obligations, December 31, 2011	$	2		$	208		$	210
Cash payments		(2	)		(90	)		(92	)
Restructuring obligations, March 31, 2012	$	—		$	118		$	118

(1)

Severance costs include those expenses related to severance pay and related employee benefit obligations.

(2)

Facilities costs include obligations under non-cancelable leases for facilities that we will no longer occupy, as well as penalties associated with early terminations of leases and disposal of fixed assets. No sublease income has been included because subleasing is not permitted under the terms of our lease.

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Note 7. Business Combination

RightHand IT Corporation

On January 13, 2012, we executed an Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of RightHand IT Corporation (“RHIT”), a managed service provider for small business located in Louisville, Colorado. No stock was acquired as part of the transaction. The acquisition deepens our small business expertise and enables us to grow our business by providing services to small business customers.

We engaged an independent third-party appraisal firm to assist in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed from the transaction. Such a valuation requires management to make significant estimates, especially with respect to intangible assets. These estimates are based on historical experience and information obtained from the management of the acquired company. We placed value on RHIT’s existing customer relationships, as well as non-compete agreements signed by certain key employees. The purchase price for RHIT exceeded the fair value of RHIT net tangible and intangible assets acquired. As a result, we have recorded goodwill in connection with this transaction. This goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

We paid a total of $1.4 million in cash including $300,000 held in escrow against payment of a milestone-based earn-out. The earn-out consists of two criteria-based milestones that must be met by specific dates through 2012. The probability-weighted fair value of the $300,000 payment is $277,000. As a result, we recorded the $23,000 difference between the $300,000 escrow cash payment and $277,000 fair value as other current assets on our consolidated balance sheets. The probability of milestone achievement will be re-measured quarterly and any changes in the estimated fair value will be recorded in amortization of intangible assets and other in the consolidated statements of operations. We expect the balance of this asset to decline as we near the completion dates of future milestones and re-evaluate the probability of these milestone achievements.

The tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and resulting goodwill are summarized below. The financial information presented includes purchase accounting adjustments to the tangible and intangible assets:

	Amount (in thousands)			Amortization Period
Accounts receivable	$	151
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		46
Total current assets		197
Property and equipment, net		108
Other assets		28
Acquired assets		333

Other accrued liabilities		(106	)
Short-term deferred revenue		(49	)
Assumed liabilities		(155	)

Net assets assumed		178

Identifiable intangible assets:
Non-compete		70		36 months
Customer base		460		60 months

Goodwill		619
Total purchase consideration		1,327
Other current asset		23
Total cash consideration	$	1,350

The operating results of RHIT have been included in our accompanying consolidated statements of operations from January 14, 2012, the day following acquisition. Pro-forma results of operations have not been presented because the acquisition was not material to our results of operations. In addition to the $1.4 million cash consideration, we incurred acquisition-related expenditures of approximately $25,000 through March 31, 2012, which were expensed in the periods in which they were incurred in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of operations.

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SUPERAntiSpyware

On June 15, 2011, we executed an Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of SUPERAntiSpyware (“SAS”), a sole proprietorship located in Eugene, Oregon. No stock was acquired as part of the transaction. SAS provides software tools to detect and remove spyware, adware, rootkits, Trojans, worms, parasites, dialers, and other types of malware. The acquisition increases the number and type of software products we provide to our customers, enables us to grow our direct business by marketing existing services to SAS software customers, and broadens the product suite we can offer to our channel partners.

We engaged an independent third-party appraisal firm to assist in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed from the transaction. Such a valuation requires management to make significant estimates, especially with respect to intangible assets. These estimates are based on historical experience and information obtained from the management of the acquired company. We placed value on SAS’s technology, trade name and existing customer relationships, as well as non-compete agreements signed by certain key employees. The purchase price for SAS exceeded the fair value of SAS net tangible and intangible assets acquired. As a result, we have recorded goodwill in connection with this transaction. This goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

We paid a total of $8.5 million in cash including $1.0 million held in escrow against payment of a milestone-based earn-out. The earn-out consists of four criteria-based milestones that must be met by specific dates over the 18-month period following the acquisition date. The probability-weighted fair value of the $1.0 million payment is $919,000. As a result, we recorded the $81,000 difference between $1.0 million escrow cash payment and $919,000 fair value as other current assets on our consolidated balance sheets. Following our periodic re-evaluation of the probability of milestone achievements, the remaining value of the other current asset on our consolidated balance sheets has been reduced from the $81,000 originally recorded to $62,500 at March 31, 2012. The probability of milestone achievement is re-measured quarterly and any changes in the estimated fair value are recorded in amortization of intangible assets and other in the consolidated statements of operations. During the first quarter of 2012, we recorded $13,000 in amortization of intangible assets and other related to the milestone-based earn-out. We expect the balance of this asset to decline as we near the completion dates of future milestones and re-evaluate the probability of these milestone achievements.

	Amount (in thousands)			Amortization Period
Accounts receivable	$	5
Prepaid expenses		6
Accrued liabilities		(1	)
Deferred revenue		(491	)
Net liabilities assumed		(481	)

Identifiable intangible assets:
Technology		4,910		66 months
Trade/product name		310		66 months
Non-compete		160		72 months
Customer base		80		30 months

Goodwill		3,440
Total purchase consideration		8,419
Other current asset		81
Total cash consideration	$	8,500

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The operating results of SAS have been included in our accompanying consolidated statements of operations from June 16, 2011, the day following acquisition. Pro-forma results of operations have not been presented because the acquisition was not material to our results of operations. In addition to the $8.5 million cash consideration, we incurred acquisition-related expenditures of approximately $363,000 as of December 31, 2011, which were expensed in the period in which they were incurred in accordance with ASC 805. These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of operations.

Note 8. Intangible Assets

Amortization of intangible assets and other for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 were $367,000 and $83,000, respectively.

The following table summarizes the components of intangible assets (in thousands):

	Non- compete			Partner Relationships			Customer Base			Technology Rights			Tradenames			Indefinite Life Intangibles		Total
As of March 31, 2012
Gross carrying value	$	594		$	145		$	641		$	5,330		$	760		$	250	$	7,720
Accumulated amortization		(358	)		(118	)		(139	)		(952	)		(307	)		—		(1,874	)
Net carrying value	$	236		$	27		$	502		$	4,378		$	453		$	250	$	5,846


As of December 31, 2011
Gross carrying value	$	523		$	145		$	181		$	5,330		$	760		$	250	$	7,189
Accumulated amortization		(335	)		(108	)		(109	)		(702	)		(265	)		—		(1,519	)
Net carrying value	$	188		$	37		$	72		$	4,628		$	495		$	250	$	5,670

In December 2006, we acquired the use of a toll-free telephone number for cash consideration of $250,000. This asset has an indefinite useful life. The intangible asset is tested for impairment annually or more often if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.

The estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets, with the exception of the indefinite-life intangible assets as of March 31, 2012 is as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year	Amount
2012 (April-December)	$	1,071
2013		1,321
2014		1,091
2015		1,069
2016		1,028
2017		16
Total	$	5,596

Weighted average remaining useful life	4.6 years

The following table summarizes the components of purchased technology (in thousands):

	As of March 31,			As of December 31,
	2012			2011
Purchased technology	$	350		$	350
Accumulated amortization		(227	)		(207	)
Total purchased technology, net	$	123		$	143

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The estimated future amortization expense of purchased technology as of March 31, 2012 is as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year	Amount
2012 (April-December)	$	63
2013		60
Total	$	123

Weighted average remaining useful life	1.5 years

Note 9. Subsequent Events

On May 2, 2012, we initiated a phased reduction in our contact center sales agent workforce. These selling activities will be transitioned to either partner sales centers or third-party sales specialists. We expect to reduce our contact center sales agent workforce, representing approximately 15% of our total employee headcount, by the end of the second quarter of 2012. We anticipate incurring a total restructuring charge of approximately $160,000, which is expected to be substantially paid by the end of the second quarter of 2012.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the consolidated financial statements and related noted included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. The following discussion includes forward-looking statements. Please see “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this Report for important information to consider when evaluating these statements.

Overview

Support.com is a provider of cloud-based technology services and software for consumers and small businesses.

Our technology services and software products help install, set up, connect, secure, repair and optimize personal computers, printers, tablets, smartphones, digital cameras, gaming devices, music players, servers, networks, and other technology. We offer one-time and subscription services, and perpetual as well as subscription period licenses of our software products.

Our Personal Technology Experts (“PTEs”) deliver our services to customers online and by telephone, leveraging our proprietary cloud-based technology platform. They generally work from their homes rather than in brick and mortar facilities. Our software products include tools designed to address some of the most common technology issues including computer maintenance, optimization and security.

We market our services through channel partners and directly. Our channel partners include broadband service providers, retailers, technology companies and others. We market our software products directly, principally online, and through channel partners. We offer free trial versions of our software products to encourage customers to experience the products before buying, and free versions to encourage customers to upgrade to premium versions for which we charge license fees. Our sales and marketing efforts principally target North American customers.

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Our total revenue for the first quarter of 2012 grew 35% year-over-year and 17% from the prior quarter. Revenue from services grew 50% year-over-year and 24% from the prior quarter. The increase in services revenue over the prior year was primarily due to growth in our channel programs, primarily expansion of the Comcast program. The increase in services revenue over the prior quarter was primarily driven by growth in retail, Comcast and other channel programs. Revenue from software and other was consistent year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter.

Cost of services for the first quarter of 2012 grew 51% year-over-year and 20% from the prior quarter as we added delivery agents to support anticipated revenue growth. Cost of software and other for the first quarter of 2012 grew 16% year-over-year and 5% from the prior quarter, driven by higher royalty rate payments to third party developers. Gross margin was consistent quarter-over-quarter at 39%.

First quarter operating expenses grew 22% year-over-year, and 10% over the prior quarter’s expenses, driven by the addition of contact center sales agents required to support certain channel programs and increased advertising spend for our software products.

In the first quarter of 2012, we renewed our agreement with Office Depot through March 2013.

We intend the following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations to provide information that will assist in understanding our financial statements, the changes in certain key items in those financial statements from year to year, and the primary factors that accounted for those changes, as well as how certain accounting principles, policies and estimates affect our financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

In preparing our condensed consolidated financial statements, we make estimates, assumptions and judgments that can have a significant impact on our net revenue, operating income or loss and net income or loss, as well as on the value of certain assets and liabilities on our balance sheet. We believe that the estimates, assumptions and judgments involved in the accounting policies described in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 have the greatest potential impact on our financial statements, so we consider them to be our critical accounting policies and estimates. There have been no significant changes in these critical accounting policies and estimates during the three months ending March 31, 2012.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 expressed as a percentage of total revenue.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012			2011
Revenue:
Services		78	%		70	%
Software and other		22			30

Total revenue		100			100

Costs of revenue:
Cost of services		59			52
Cost of software and other		3			3
Total cost of revenue		62			55
Gross profit		38			45
Operating expenses:
Research and development		10			11
Sales and marketing		35			37
General and administrative		17			21
Amortization of intangible assets and other		2			1
Total operating expenses		64			70

Loss from operations		(26	)		(25	)
Interest income and other, net		0			1

Loss from continuing operations, before income taxes		(26	)		(24	)
Income tax provision		1			0
Loss from continuing operations, after income taxes		(25	)		(24	)
Income from discontinued operations, after income taxes		0			0

Net loss		(25	)%		(24	)%

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011

REVENUE

	Three Months
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	March 31,				$			%
In thousands, except percentages	2012		2011		Change			Change

Services	$	13,765	$	9,150	$	4,615			50	%
Software and other		3,823		3,880		(57	)		(1	) %
Total revenue	$	17,588	$	13,030	$	4,558			35	%

Services revenue consists primarily of fees for technology services. We provide these services remotely, generally using work-from-home Personal Technology Experts and contractors who utilize our proprietary technology to deliver the services. Services revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2012 increased by $4.6 million from the same period in 2011. The increase was due primarily to expansion of the Comcast program. For the three months ended March 31, 2012, services revenue generated from our channel partnerships was $12.9 million compared to $8.5 million for the same period in 2011. Direct services revenue was $878,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $669,000 for the same period in 2011.

Software and other revenue is comprised primarily of fees for software products provided through direct customer downloads and, to a lesser extent, through the sale of this software via channel partners. Software and other revenue remained relatively consistent for the first quarter of 2012 and 2011. Software revenue and other generated from our channel partnerships was $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $957,000 for the same period in 2011. For the three months ended March 31, 2012, software revenue and other generated from our direct sales was $2.3 million compared to $2.9 million for the same period in 2011.

COSTS OF REVENUE

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	March 31,					$		%
In thousands, except percentages	2012		2011			Change		Change

Cost of services	$	10,291		$	6,817	$	3,474		51	%
Cost of software and other		470			404		66		16	%
Total cost of revenue	$	10,761		$	7,221	$	3,540		49	%

Cost of services. Cost of services consists primarily of salary–related and contractor expenses for people providing services, technology and telecommunication expenses related to the delivery of services and other personnel-related expenses in service delivery. The increase of $3.5 million in cost of services for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to the same quarter of 2011 was mainly driven by $2.8 million of costs associated with higher number of service delivery personnel added to support program growth, as well as a corresponding increase of $150,000 in direct technology costs to support this growing workforce.

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Cost of software and other. Cost of software and other fees consists primarily of third-party royalty fees for our software products. Certain of these products were developed using third-party research and development resources, and the third party receives royalty payments on sales of products it developed. The increase for the three month ended March 2012 over the same period in 2011 was primarily due to an increase of $22,000 third-party royalty fees arrangements associated with higher royalty fee rate.

OPERATING EXPENSES

	Three Months
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	March 31,				$		%
In thousands, except percentages	2012		2011		Change		Change

Research and development	$	1,770	$	1,448	$	322		22	%
Sales and marketing	$	6,130	$	4,785	$	1,345		28	%
General and administrative	$	2,914	$	2,786	$	128		5	%

Research and development. Research and development expense consists primarily of compensation costs, third-party consulting expenses and related overhead costs for research and development personnel. Research and development costs are expensed as they are incurred. The increase for the three months ended 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011 resulted from an increase of $176,000 from higher salary and related overhead expenses due to increase in headcount, as well as an increase of $125,000 in stock compensation expenses.

Sales and marketing. Sales and marketing expense consists primarily of compensation costs, including salaries and sales commissions for contact center sales agents and business development, program management and marketing personnel, as well as expenses for lead generation and promotional activities, including public relations, advertising and marketing. The increase of $1.3 million in sales and marketing expense for the three month ended March 31, 2012 compared to for the same period in 2011 resulted from $1.0 million in additional personnel expense, primarily associated with the addition of contact center sales agents required to support the Comcast program, and $350,000 of additional marketing expense.

General and administrative. General and administrative expense consists primarily of compensation costs and related overhead costs for administrative personnel and professional fees for legal, accounting and other professional services. The increase in general and administrative expense for three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011 was due primarily to an increase of $31,000 in stock compensation expense and an increase of $84,000 in legal fees.

Amortization of Intangible Assets and Other

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	Ended March 31,				$			%
In thousands, except percentages	2012		2011			Change		Change

Amortization of intangible assets and other	$	367	$	83		$	284	342	%

Amortization of intangible assets and other was $367,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $83,000 for the same quarter in 2011. The increase in amortization of intangible assets and other from 2012 to 2011 is primarily due to the acquisition of RightHand IT Corporation in January 2012 and SUPERAntiSpyware in June 2011.

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INTEREST INCOME AND OTHER, NET

	Three Months Ended March 31,					$			%
In thousands, except percentages	2012		2011			Change			Change

Interest and other, net	$	75		$	150	$	(75	)	(50	) %

The decrease in interest income and other for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was primarily due to lower yields and lower balances of cash, cash equivalents and investments in the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.

INCOME TAX PROVISION

	Three Months Ended March 31,					$			%
In thousands, except percentages	2012		2011			Change			Change

Income tax provision	$	118		$	2		$	116	5,800	%

The provision for income taxes is comprised of estimates of current taxes due in domestic and foreign jurisdictions. Our current period provision consisted of state income tax, foreign taxes, and tax expense related to the recording of a deferred tax liability that results from the amortization for income tax purposes of acquisition-related goodwill.

The increase in the income tax provision from 2011 to 2012 was primarily due to tax expense related to acquired goodwill and an increase in India income taxes due to the expiration of a tax holiday in 2011.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Total cash, cash equivalents and investments at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were $51.6 million and $53.0 million, respectively. The decrease in cash, cash equivalents and investments in fiscal year 2012 was primarily due to acquisition of RightHand IT Corporation for $1.4 million.

Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities was $365,000 and $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Amounts included in net loss, which do not require the use of cash, primarily include the depreciation, amortization of premiums and discounts on investments, stock-based compensation expense and amortization of intangible assets and other. The sum of these items was $1.7 million and $1.4 million in the first quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively. Net cash used in operating activities in the first quarter of 2012 was primarily the result of the net loss of $4.3 million, a decrease in accounts receivable, net of $1.4 million and an increase in other accrued liabilities of $799,000, partially offset by non-cash items of $1.7 million. Net cash used in operating activities in the first quarter of 2011 was primarily the result of the net loss of $3.1 million and an increase in accrued compensation of $610,000, partially offset by non-cash items of $1.4 million.

Investing Activities

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities was $(2.7) million and $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Net cash provided by investment activities in 2012 was primarily due to maturities of $13.9 million of marketable securities offset by the purchase of $15.2 million of marketable securities, $1.4 million used in the acquisition of RightHand IT Corporation and $70,000 in property and equipment purchases. Net cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was primarily due to sales and maturities of $18.8 million of investments offset by the purchases of $17.5 million of investments and expenditures of $78,000 for property and equipment.

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Financing Activities

Net cash generated by financing activities was $261,000 and $216,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was primarily attributable to the exercise of employee stock options.

Working Capital and Capital Expenditure Requirements

At March 31, 2012, we had stockholders’ equity of $68.5 million and working capital of $47.0 million. We believe that our existing cash balances will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements, as well as our planned capital expenditures for at least the next 12 months.

If we require additional capital resources to grow our business internally or to acquire complementary technologies and businesses at any time in the future, we may seek to sell additional equity or debt securities. The sale of additional equity could result in dilution to our existing stockholders.

We plan to continue to make investments in our business during 2012. We believe these investments are essential to creating sustainable growth in our business in the future. Additionally, we may choose to acquire other businesses or complimentary technologies to enhance our product capabilities and such acquisitions would likely require the use of cash.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest Rate and Market Risk

There has been significant deterioration and instability in the financial markets since 2008. This extraordinary disruption and readjustment in the financial markets exposes us to additional investment risk. The value and liquidity of the securities in which we invest could deteriorate rapidly and the issuers of such securities could be subject to credit rating downgrades. In light of the current market conditions and these additional risks, we actively monitor market conditions and developments specific to the securities and security classes in which we invest. While we believe we take prudent measures to mitigate investment related risks, such risks cannot be fully eliminated, as there are circumstances outside of our control.

The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve principal while at the same time maximizing the income we receive from our investments without significantly increasing risk. To achieve this objective, we invest our excess cash in a variety of securities, including U.S. government agency securities, corporate notes and bonds, commercial paper, money market funds, and ARS meeting certain criteria. These securities are classified as available-for-sale. Consequently, our available-for-sale securities are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Our holdings of the securities of any one issuer, except government agencies, do not exceed 10% of our portfolio. We do not utilize derivative financial instruments to manage our interest rate risks.

As of March 31, 2012, we held $32.1 million in investments (excluding cash and cash equivalents), which consisted primarily of government debt securities, corporate notes and bonds, commercial paper and ARS. The weighted average interest rate of our portfolio was approximately 0.38% at March 31, 2012. A decline in interest rates over time would reduce our interest income from our investments. A hypothetical 10% increase or decrease in interest rates, however, would not have a material impact adverse effect on our financial condition.

As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 we had an investment in a AAA-rated ARS with a state student loan authority with an estimated fair value of $1.2 million and $1.1 million, respectively. This investment is substantially guaranteed by the federal government through the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). The ARS is a long-term floating rate bond tied to short-term interest rates. After the initial issuance, the interest rate on the security is reset periodically, at intervals established at the time of issuance (e.g., every seven days, twenty-eight days, thirty-five days, or every six months), based on market demand, if the auctions are successful, through a competitive bidding process often referred to as a “Dutch auction.” If there is insufficient interest in the securities at the time of an auction, the auction may not be completed and the ARS then pays a default interest rate. Following such a failed auction, we cannot access our funds that are invested in the corresponding ARS until a future auction of these investments is successful, new buyers express interest in purchasing these securities between reset dates, issuers establish a different form of financing to replace these securities or final payments become due according to contractual maturities. Commencing in February 2008, conditions in the global credit markets resulted in failed auctions for all of the ARS we held. In the near term, our ability to liquidate our investment in the ARS or fully recover the carrying value may be limited or not exist.

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The fair value for our ARS as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was estimated by management and based on a discounted cash flow valuation that takes into account a number of factors including the estimated weighted average remaining term (WART) of the underlying securities, the expected return, and the discount rate. The WART was estimated based on servicing reports and expectations regarding redemptions. The expected return was calculated based on the last twelve months’ average for the 91 day T-bill plus a spread. This rate is the typical default rate for ARS held by us. The discount rate was calculated using the 3-month LIBOR rate plus adjustments for the security type. Changes in any of the above estimates, especially the weighted average remaining term or the discount rate, could result in a material change to the fair value.

However, if circumstances change, we may be required to record an other-than-temporary impairment charge on the available-for-sale ARS. We may similarly be required to record other-than-temporary impairment charges if the rating on this security is reduced or if the issue defaults on its obligations. In addition to impairment charges, any of these events could cause us to lose part or all of our investment in this security. Any of these events could materially affect our results of operations and our financial condition. We currently believe this security is not significantly impaired for the reasons described above; however, it could take until the final maturity of the underlying notes (up to 30 years) to realize our investment’s recorded value.

Impact of Foreign Currency Rate Changes

The functional currencies of our international operating subsidiaries are the local currencies. We translate the assets and liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries at the exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet date. We translate their income and expenses at the average rates of exchange in effect during the period. We include translation gains and losses in the stockholders’ equity section of our consolidated balance sheet. We include net gains and losses resulting from foreign exchange transactions in interest income and other in our consolidated statements of operations. Since we translate foreign currencies (primarily Canadian dollars and Indian rupees) into U.S. dollars for a limited number of customers and a small portion of our operations, currency fluctuations may have an immaterial impact on our financial results. We have both revenue and expenses that are denominated in foreign currencies. Neither a weaker or stronger U.S. dollar environment would have a material impact on our consolidated statement of operations. The historical impact of currency fluctuations has generally been immaterial. As of March 31, 2012, we did not engage in foreign currency hedging activities.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met. Our disclosure controls and procedures have been designed to meet, and management believes they meet, reasonable assurance standards. Additionally, in designing disclosure controls and procedures, our management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible disclosure controls and procedures. The design of any disclosure controls and procedures also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.

Our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by paragraph (b) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15.

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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

See Note 4, Commitments and Contingencies, to the condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a description of legal proceedings.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

This report contains forward-looking statements regarding our business and expected future performance as well as assumptions underlying or relating to such statements of expectation, all of which are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We are subject to many risks and uncertainties that may materially affect our business and future performance and cause those forward-looking statements to be inaccurate. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “forecasts,” “estimates,” “seeks,” “may result in,” “focused on,” “continue to,” and similar expressions often identify forward-looking statements. In this report, forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the following:

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Our expectations and beliefs regarding future financial results;

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Our expectations regarding channel partners, renewal of contracts with these partners and the anticipated timing and magnitude of revenue from these partners;

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Our expectations regarding sales of our software products, our ability to source, develop and distribute additional software products and our efforts to market services to buyers of our software products;

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Our ability to successfully monetize customers who receive free versions of our software;

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Our expectations regarding our ability to deliver premium technology services efficiently and through arrangements that are profitable;

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Our ability to offer subscriptions to our services in a profitable manner;

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Our ability to hire, train, manage and retain Personal Technology Experts in a home-based model and to enhance the flexibility of our staffing model;

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Our ability to match staffing levels with service volume in a cost-effective manner;

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Our ability to manage contract labor as a component of our workforce;

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Our ability to hire, train and manage sales agents and to manage sales costs in programs where we perform sales;

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Our beliefs and expectations regarding the introduction of new services and products, including additional software products and service offerings for devices beyond the computer;

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Our ability to successfully offer services to the small business market;

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Our beliefs and expectations regarding new business opportunities;

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Our expectations regarding revenues, cash flows and expenses, including cost of goods sold, sales and marketing, research and development efforts, and administrative expenses;

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Our assessment of seasonality, mix of revenue, and other trends for our business;

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Our expectations regarding the costs and other effects of acquisition and disposition transactions;

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Our expectations regarding unit volumes, pricing and other factors in the market for computers and other devices, and the effects of such factors on our business;

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The assumptions underlying our Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates, including our assumptions regarding revenue recognition; assumptions used to estimate the fair value of share-based compensation; assumptions regarding the impairment of goodwill and intangible assets; and expected accounting for income taxes; and

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The expected effects of the adoption of new accounting standards.

An investment in our stock involves risk, and we caution investors that forward-looking statements are only predictions based on our current expectations about future events and are not guarantees of future performance. We encourage you to read carefully all information provided in this report and in our other filings with the SEC before deciding to invest in our stock or to maintain or change your investment. Forward-looking statements are based on information as of the filing date of this report, and we undertake no obligation to publicly revise or update any forward-looking statement for any reason.

Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from our stated expectations. These factors are described below. This list does not include all risks that could affect our business, and if these or any other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be inaccurate, actual results could differ materially from past results and from our expected future results.

Our business has not been profitable and may not achieve profitability in future periods.

We have not been profitable since 2005. We intend to make significant investments in support of our business, and may continue to sustain losses in the future notwithstanding our efforts to achieve profitability. If we fail to achieve revenue growth as a result of our additional investments or if such revenue growth does not result in our achieving profitability, the market price of our common stock will likely decline. We expect to continue to consume cash until we achieve profitability. A sustained period of losses would result in an increased usage of cash to fund our operating activities and a corresponding reduction in our cash balance.

Our business has a limited operating history and is based on a relatively new business model.

Our technology-enabled services business was launched in 2007 to provide services that help consumers and small businesses with their technology needs. Prior to 2007, we operated an enterprise software business focused on technical support, which we sold in the second quarter of 2009. We are executing a plan to grow our business by providing premium technology services and software to customers both through channel partners and directly. We may not be able to offer these services and software products successfully. Our Personal Technology Experts and sales agents are generally home-based, which requires a high degree of coordination and quality control of employees working from diverse and remote locations. We are currently experiencing financial losses in our business and we may to continue to use cash and incur costs to support our growth initiatives. Our investments, which typically are made in advance of revenue, may not yield increased revenue to offset these expenses. As a result of these factors, the future revenue and income potential of our business is uncertain. Any evaluation of our business and our prospects must be considered in light of these factors and the risks and uncertainties often encountered by companies in our early stage of development. Some of these risks and uncertainties relate to our ability to do the following:

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Maintain our current relationships, and develop new relationships, with channel partners on acceptable terms or at all;

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Reach consumers and small businesses directly in a cost-effective fashion;

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Hire, train, manage and retain our home-based Personal Technology Experts and sales agents and enhance the flexibility of our staffing model in a cost-effective fashion;

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Manage contract labor efficiently and effectively;

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Meet anticipated growth targets;

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Match staffing levels with demand for services;

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Manage our business to provide services and sales on an efficient basis in order to achieve profitability;

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Offer subscriptions to our services in a profitable manner;

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Successfully introduce new, and adapt our existing, services and products for consumers and small businesses;

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Grow our software business using existing and new monetization models;

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Successfully scale revenue in the small business market, directly and through channel partners;

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Respond to changes in macroeconomic conditions as they affect our and our channel partners’ operations;

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Respond effectively to competition;

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Realize benefits of any acquisitions we make;

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Adapt to changes in the markets we serve, including the proliferation of smartphones, tablets and other devices;

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Adapt to changes in our industry, including consolidation;

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Respond to government regulations relating to our business;

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Attract and retain qualified management and employees; and

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Manage our expanding operations and implement and improve our operational, financial and management controls.

If we are unable to address these risks, our business, results of operations and prospects could suffer.

Our quarterly results have in the past, and may in the future, fluctuate significantly.

Our quarterly revenue and operating results have in the past and may in the future fluctuate from quarter to quarter. As a result, we believe that quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year comparisons of our revenue and operating results may not be accurate indicators of future performance.

Several factors that have contributed or may in the future contribute to fluctuations in our operating results include:

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Demand for our services and products;

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The performance of our channel partners;

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Instability or decline in the global macroeconomic climate and its effect on our and our channel partners’ operations;

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Our ability to increase the efficiency of our Personal Technology Experts and sales agents;

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Our ability to effectively match staffing levels with service volumes on a cost-effective basis, particularly with newer partners using models, such as subscriptions, without adequate or comparable historical data for forecasting purposes;

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Our ability to manage contract labor;

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Our ability to manage sales costs in programs where we perform sales;

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Our reliance on a relatively small number of channel partners for a substantial portion of our revenue;

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Our ability to attract and retain customers and channel partners;

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Our ability to reach customers directly in a cost effective manner;

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Our ability to serve the small business market;

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The availability and cost-effectiveness of advertising placements for our software products;

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The price and mix of products and services we or our competitors offer;

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The rate of expansion of our offerings and our investments therein;

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Our ability to successfully monetize customers who receive free versions of our software;

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Usage rates on the subscriptions we offer;

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Changes in the computer and consumer electronics markets relating to unit volume, pricing and other factors, including changes driven by the growing popularity of smartphones, tablets and other new devices, and the effects of such changes on our business;

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Our ability to adapt to our customers’ needs in a market space defined by frequent technological change;

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Seasonal trends and changes resulting from consumer spending patterns;

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The amount and timing of operating costs and capital expenditures in our business;

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Diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns and disruption of our ongoing business activities as a result of acquisitions or divestitures by us;

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Potential losses on investments, or other losses from financial instruments we may hold that are exposed to market risk; and

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The exercise of judgment by our management in making accounting decisions in accordance with our accounting policies.

Our inability to meet future financial performance targets that we announce or that are published by research analysts could cause the market price of our common stock to decline.

From time to time, we provide guidance related to our future financial performance. In addition, financial analysts may publish their own expectations of our future financial performance. Because our quarterly revenue and our operating results fluctuate and are difficult to predict, future financial performance is difficult to predict. We have in the past, including the third quarter of 2011, failed to meet our guidance for a particular period or analyst expectations for our guidance for future periods and our stock price has declined. Generally, the market prices of technology companies have been extremely volatile. Stock prices of many technology companies have often fluctuated in a manner unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of such companies. In the past, following periods of market volatility, stockholders have often initiated securities class action litigation relating to the stock trading and price volatility of the technology company in question. Any securities litigation we may become involved in could result in our incurring substantial defense costs and diverting resources and the attention of management from our business.

Because a small number of customers and channel partners have historically accounted for, and may in future periods account for, the substantial majority of our revenue, under-performance of specific programs or losses of certain customers could decrease our revenue substantially.

In the first quarter of 2012, Comcast, Office Depot, OfficeMax and Staples represented 27%, 17%, 14% and 11% of our revenues, respectively. The loss of any of these partners, the worsening of the terms or terminations of our arrangements with any of these partners or the failure of any of these partners to achieve their targets could adversely affect our business. Generally, the agreements with our partners do not require them to conduct any minimum amount of business with us, and therefore they could decide at any time to reduce or eliminate the use of our services. Additionally, we may not obtain new channel partners or customers. The failure to obtain significant new channel partners or the loss or decline of any significant channel partner would have a material adverse effect on our operating results. Further risks associated with the loss or decline in a significant channel partner are detailed in “Our failure to establish and expand successful partnerships to sell our services and products would harm our operating results” below.

Our failure to establish and expand successful partnerships to sell our services and products would harm our operating results.

Our current business model requires us to establish and maintain relationships with third parties who market and sell our services and products. Failure to establish or maintain third-party relationships in our business, particularly with firms that sell our services and products, could materially and adversely affect the success of our business. We sell to numerous consumers through each of these channel partners, and therefore a delay in the launch or rollout of our services with even one of these channel partners could cause us to miss revenue or other financial targets. The process of establishing a relationship with a channel partner can be complex and time consuming, and we must pass multiple levels of review in order to be selected. If we are unable to establish a sufficient number of new channel partners on a timely basis our sales will suffer. There is also the risk that, once established, our programs with these channel partners may take longer than we expect to produce revenue or may not produce revenue at all, and the revenue produced may not be profitable if the costs of performing under the program are greater than anticipated or the program terminates early before up-front investments can be recouped. One or more of our key channel partners may also choose not to renew their relationship with us, discontinue selling our services, offer them only on a limited basis or devote insufficient time and attention to promoting them to their customers. Some of our partners may prefer not to work with us if we also partner with their competitors. If any of these key channel partners merge with a competitor, all of these risks could be exacerbated. Each of these risks could reduce our sales and significantly harm our operating results.

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Our software revenues are dependent on online traffic patterns and the availability and cost of online advertising in certain key placements.

Most of our software revenue stream is highly dependent on obtaining advertising placements in a cost-effective manner in certain key online media placements. From time to time a disruptive trend or a change in a key advertising placement will impact us, decreasing traffic or significantly increasing the cost of online advertising and therefore compromising our ability to achieve desired traffic levels at profitable rates. If such a change were to occur, as it has in several occasions, we may be unable to attract desired amounts of traffic, our costs for advertising may increase beyond our forecasts and our software revenues may decrease. As a result, our operating results would be negatively impacted.

If we fail to attract, train and manage our Personal Technology Experts and sales delivery agents in a manner that provides an adequate level of support for our customers, our reputation and financial performance could be harmed.

Our business depends in part on our ability to attract, manage and retain our Personal Technology Experts and other support personnel. If we are unable to attract, train and manage in a cost-effective manner adequate numbers of competent Personal Technology Experts and other support personnel to be available as service volumes vary, particularly as we seek to expand the breadth and flexibility of our staffing model, our service levels could decline, which could harm our reputation, result in financial losses under contract terms, cause us to lose customers and channel partners, and otherwise adversely affect our financial performance. Although our service delivery and communications infrastructure enables us to monitor and manage Personal Technology Experts remotely, because they are typically home-based and geographically dispersed we could experience difficulties meeting services levels and effectively managing the costs, performance and compliance of these Personal Technology Experts and other support personnel. Any problems we encounter in effectively attracting, managing and retaining our Personal Technology Experts and other support personnel could seriously jeopardize our service delivery operations and our financial results.

Our failure to effectively manage third-party service providers would harm our operating results.

We enter into relationships with third parties to provide certain elements of our service offerings. We may be less able to manage the quality and efficiency of services provided by third-party service providers as directly as we would our own employees. In addition, providing these services may be more costly. We also face the risk that disruptions or delays in the communications and information technology infrastructure of these third parties could cause lengthy interruptions in the availability of our services. Any of these risks could harm our operating results.

Disruptions in our information technology and service delivery infrastructure and operations, including interruptions or delays in service from our third-party web hosting provider, could impair the delivery of our services and harm our business.

We depend on the continuing operation of our information technology and communication systems and those of our external service providers. Any damage to or failure of those systems could result in interruptions in our service, which could reduce our revenues and damage our reputation. The technology we use to serve customers is hosted at a third-party facility located in the United States, and we use a separate, independent third-party facility in the United States for emergency back-up and failover services in support of the hosted site. These two facilities are operated by unrelated publicly held companies specializing in operating such facilities, and we do not control the operation of these facilities. These facilities may experience unplanned outages and other technical difficulties in the future, and are vulnerable to damage or interruption from fires, floods, earthquakes, telecommunications and connectivity failures, power failures, and similar events. These facilities are also subject to risks from vandalism, break-ins, intrusion, and other malicious attacks. Despite substantial precautions taken, such as disaster recovery planning and back-up procedures, a natural disaster, act of terrorism or other unanticipated problem could cause a loss of information and data and lengthy interruptions in the availability of our services and hosted solutions offerings, as our backup systems may not be able to meet our needs for an extended period of time. We rely on hosted systems maintained by third-party providers to deliver technology services to consumers, including taking customer orders, handling telecommunications for customer calls, and tracking sales and service delivery. Any interruption or failure of our internal or external systems could prevent us or our service providers from accepting orders and delivering services, or cause company and consumer data to be unintentionally disclosed. Our continuing efforts to upgrade and enhance the security and reliability of our information technology and communications infrastructure could be very costly, and we may have to expend significant resources to remedy problems such as a security breach or service interruption. Interruptions in our services resulting from labor disputes, telephone or Internet failures, power or service outages, natural disasters or other events, or a security breach could reduce our revenue, increase our costs, cause customers and channel partners to fail to renew or to terminate their use of our offerings, and harm our reputation and our ability to attract new customers. We maintain insurance programs with highly rated carriers using policies that are designed for businesses in the technology sector and that expressly address, among other things, cyber attacks and potential harm resulting from incidents such as data privacy breaches; but depending on the type of damages, the amount, and the cause, all or part of any financial losses experienced may be excluded by the policies resulting in material financial losses for us.

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We must compete successfully in the markets in which we operate or our business will suffer.

We compete in markets that are highly competitive, subject to rapid change and significantly affected by new service introductions and other market activities of industry participants. We compete with a number of companies in the market for online technology services and software products. In addition, our channel partners may develop similar offerings internally.

The markets for our services and software products are still rapidly evolving, and we may not be able to compete successfully against current and potential competitors. Our ability to expand our business will depend on our ability to maintain our technological advantage, introduce timely enhanced products to meet growing support needs, deliver on-going value to our customers, scale our business cost-effectively, and develop complimentary relationships with other companies providing services or products to our partners. Competition in our markets could reduce our market share or require us to reduce the price of products and services, which could harm our business, financial condition and operating results.

The competitors in our markets for services and software can have some or all of the following comparative advantages: longer operating histories, greater economies of scale, greater financial resources, greater engineering and technical resources, greater sales and marketing resources, stronger strategic alliances and distribution channels, lower labor costs, products with different functions and feature sets and greater brand recognition than we have. We expect new competitors to continue to enter our services market given its relatively early stage, and we expect our software market to remain competitive.

Our future service and product offerings may not achieve market acceptance.

If we fail to develop new and enhanced versions of our services and products in a timely manner or to provide services and products that achieve rapid and broad market acceptance, we may not maintain or expand our market share. We may fail to identify new service and product opportunities for our current market or new markets that we enter in the future. In addition, our existing services and products may become obsolete if we fail to introduce new services and products that meet new customer demands or support new standards. While we are developing new services and products, there can be no assurance that they will be timely released or ever be completed, and if they are, that they will gain market acceptance or generate material revenue for us. We have limited control over factors that affect market acceptance of our services and products, including the willingness of channel partners to offer our services and products and customer preferences for competitor services, products and delivery models.

We may make acquisitions that may not prove successful.

We have made acquisitions in the past and may make additional acquisitions in the future. We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates at prices we consider appropriate. If we do identify an appropriate acquisition candidate, we may not be able to successfully negotiate the terms of the acquisition. Our management may not be able to effectively implement our acquisition program and internal growth strategy simultaneously. The integration of acquisitions involves a number of risks and presents financial, managerial and operational challenges. We may have difficulty, and may incur unanticipated expenses related to, integrating management and personnel from these acquired entities with our management and personnel. Our failure to identify, consummate or integrate suitable acquisitions could adversely affect our business and results of operations. We cannot readily predict the timing, size or success of our future acquisitions. Even successful acquisitions could have the effect of reducing our cash balances. Acquisitions could involve a number of other potential risks to our business, including the following, any of which could harm our business results:

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Unanticipated costs and liabilities and unforeseen accounting charges or fluctuations;

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Failure to successfully further develop the combined or remaining technology, resulting in the impairment of amounts recorded as goodwill or other intangible assets.

Our systems collect, access, use, and store personal customer information and enable customer transactions, which poses security risks, requires us to invest significant resources to prevent or correct problems caused by security breaches, and may harm our business.

A fundamental requirement for online communications, transactions and support is the secure collection, storage and transmission of confidential information. Our systems collect and store confidential and personal information of our individual customers as well as our channel partners and their customers’ users, including credit card information, and our employees and contractors may access and use that information in the course of providing services. In addition, we collect and retain personal information of our employees in the ordinary course of our business. We and our third-party contractors use commercially available technologies to secure this information. Despite these measures, third parties may attempt to breach the security of our data or that of our customers. In addition, errors in the storage or transmission of data could breach the security of that information. We may be liable to our customers for any breach in security and any breach could subject us to governmental or administrative proceedings or monetary penalties, damage our relationships with channel partners and harm our business and reputation. Also, computers are vulnerable to computer viruses, physical or electronic break-ins and similar disruptions, which could lead to interruptions, delays or loss of data. We may be required to expend significant capital and other resources to comply with mandatory privacy and security standards required by law, industry standard, or contract, and to further protect against security breaches or to correct problems caused by any security breach.

We are exposed to risks associated with credit card and payment fraud and with credit card processing.

Certain of our customers use credit cards to pay for our services and products. We may suffer losses as a result of orders placed with fraudulent credit cards or other payment data. Our failure to detect or control payment fraud could have an adverse effect on our results of operations. We are also subject to payment card association operating standards and requirements, as in effect from time to time. Compliance with those standards requires us to invest in network and systems infrastructure and processes. Failure by us or our contractors and agents to comply with these rules or requirements may subject us to fines, potential contractual liabilities, and other costs, resulting in harm to our business and results of operations.

Changes in the market for computers and other consumer electronics could adversely affect our business.

Reductions in unit volumes of sales for computers and other devices we support, or in the prices of such equipment, could adversely affect our business. We offer both services that are attached to the sales of new computers and other devices, and services designed to fix existing computers and other devices. Declines in the unit volumes sold of these devices or declines in the pricing of such devices could adversely affect demand for our services or our revenue mix, either of which would harm our operating results. Further, we do not support all types of computers and devices, meaning that we must select and focus on certain operating systems and technology standards for computers, smart phones, and other devices. We may not be successful in supporting popular equipment and platforms, consumers and small businesses may trend toward use of equipment we do not support, and the process of migration away from platforms we support may decrease the market for our services and products. Any of these risks could harm our operating results.

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Privacy concerns and laws or other domestic or foreign regulations may require us to incur significant costs and may reduce the effectiveness of our solutions, and our failure to comply with those laws or regulations may harm our business and cause us to lose customers.

Our software contains features that allow our Personal Technology Experts and other personnel to access, control, monitor and collect information from computers running our software. Federal, state and foreign government bodies and agencies, however, have adopted or are considering adopting laws and regulations restricting or otherwise regulating the collection, use and disclosure of personal information obtained from consumers and individuals. Those regulations could require costly compliance measures, could reduce the efficiency of our operations, or could require us to modify or cease to provide our systems or services. Liability for violation of, costs of compliance with, and other burdens imposed by such laws and regulations may limit the use and adoption of our services and reduce overall demand for them. Even the perception of privacy concerns, whether or not valid, may harm our reputation and inhibit adoption of our solutions by current and future customers. In addition, we may face claims about invasion of privacy or inappropriate disclosure, use, storage, or loss of information obtained from our customers. Any imposition of liability could harm our reputation, cause us to lose customers and cause our operating results to suffer.

We rely on third-party technologies in providing certain of our services and software. Our inability to use, retain or integrate third-party technologies and relationships could delay service or software development and could harm our business.

We license technologies from third parties, which are integrated into our services and software. Our use of commercial technologies licensed on a non-exclusive basis from third parties poses certain risks. Some of the third-party technologies we license may be provided under “open source” licenses, which may have terms that require us to make generally available our modifications or derivative works based on such open source code. Our inability to obtain or integrate third-party technologies with our own technology could delay service development until equivalent compatible technology can be identified, licensed and integrated. These third-party technologies may not be available to us on commercially reasonable terms or at all. If our relationship with third parties were to deteriorate, or if such third parties were unable to develop innovative and saleable products, we could be forced to identify a new developer and our future revenue could suffer. We may fail to successfully integrate any licensed technology into our services or software, or maintain it through our own development work, which would harm our business and operating results. Third-party licenses also expose us to increased risks that include:

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Our inability to generate revenue from new technology sufficient to offset associated acquisition and maintenance costs.

We rely on intellectual property laws to protect our proprietary rights, and if these rights are not sufficiently protected or we are not able to obtain sufficient protection for our technology, it could harm our ability to compete and to generate revenue.

We rely on a combination of laws, such as those applicable to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets, and contractual restrictions, such as confidentiality agreements and licenses, to establish and protect our proprietary rights. Our ability to compete and grow our business could suffer if these rights are not adequately protected. Our proprietary rights may not be adequately protected because:

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Laws and contractual restrictions may not adequately prevent infringement of our proprietary rights and misappropriation of our technologies or deter others from developing similar technologies; and

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Policing infringement of our patents, trademarks and copyrights, misappropriation of our trade secrets, and unauthorized use of our products is difficult, expensive and time-consuming, and we may be unable to determine the existence or extent of this infringement or unauthorized use.

Intellectual property litigation is expensive and time-consuming and could divert management’s attention from our business. The outcome of any litigation is uncertain and could significantly impact our financial results. Also, the laws of other countries in which we market our products may offer little or no protection of our proprietary technologies. Reverse engineering, unauthorized copying or other misappropriation of our proprietary technologies could enable third parties to benefit from our technologies without paying us for them, which would harm our competitive position and market share.

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Our success and ability to compete depend to a significant degree on the protection of our solutions and other proprietary technology. It is possible that:

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We may not be issued patents we may seek to protect our technology;

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Competitors may independently develop similar technologies or design around any of our patents;

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Patents issued to us may not be broad enough to protect our proprietary rights; and

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Our issued patents could be successfully challenged.

We may face intellectual property infringement claims that could be costly to defend and result in our loss of significant rights.

Our business relies on the use and licensing of technology. Other parties may assert intellectual property infringement claims against us or our customers, and our products may infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties. For example, our products may infringe patents issued to third parties. In addition, as is increasingly common in the technology sector, we may be confronted with the aggressive enforcement of patents by companies whose primary business activity is to acquire patents for the purpose of offensively asserting them against other companies. From time to time, we have received allegations of intellectual property infringement, and we may receive more claims in the future. We may also be required to pursue litigation to protect our intellectual property rights or defend against allegations of infringement. Intellectual property litigation is expensive and time-consuming and could divert management’s attention from our business. The outcome of any litigation is uncertain and could significantly impact our financial results. If there is a successful claim of infringement, we may be required to develop non-infringing technology or enter into royalty or license agreements, which may not be available on acceptable terms, if at all. Our failure to develop non-infringing technologies or license proprietary rights on a timely basis would harm our business.

We have recorded long-lived assets, and our results of operations would be adversely affected if their value becomes impaired.

Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets were recorded in part due to our acquisition of substantially all of the assets and liabilities of YourTechOnline.com (“YTO”) in May 2008, our acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Xeriton Corporation in December 2009, our acquisition of certain assets and assumed liabilities of SUPERAntiSpyware (“SAS”) in June 2011 and our acquisition of certain assets and assumed liabilities of RightHand IT Corporation (“RHIT”) in January 2012. We also have certain intangible assets with indefinite lives. We assess the impairment of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets annually or more often if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. We assess the impairment of acquired product rights and other finite lived intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. Our results of operations would be adversely affected if impairment of our goodwill or intangible assets occurred.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibits.

31.1 Chief Executive Officer Section 302 Certification

31.2 Chief Financial Officer Section 302 Certification

32.1 Statement of the Chief Executive Officer under 18 U.S.C. § 1350(1)

32.2 Statement of the Chief Financial Officer under 18 U.S.C. § 1350(1)

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The certifications filed as Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 are not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, whether made before or after the date hereof irrespective of any general incorporation by reference language contained in any such filing, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

May 7, 2012	SUPPORT.COM, INC.

	By:	/s/ Shelly Schaffer
		Shelly Schaffer
		Chief Financial Officer and
		Executive Vice President of Finance and
		Administration

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EXHIBIT INDEX TO SUPPORT.COM, INC.

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2012

31.1		Chief Executive Officer Section 302 Certification
31.2		Chief Financial Officer Section 302 Certification
32.1		Statement of the Chief Executive Officer under 18 U.S.C. § 1350(1)
32.2		Statement of the Chief Financial Officer under 18 U.S.C. § 1350(1)

(1)		The certifications filed as Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 are not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, whether made before or after the date hereof irrespective of any general incorporation by reference language contained in any such filing, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.