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Norton Utilities™

Everything you need to optimize your PC

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Key Technologies

  • Disk Cleaner
  • Disk Bleacher
  • Startup Manager
  • Registry Defragmenter
  • Registry Cleaner
  • Service Manager
  • System Optimizer
  • Performance Test™*

Key Benefits

  • Finds and fixes PC problems with one click—Automatically detects and fixes Microsoft® Windows® issues so you can spend more time using your PC and less time troubleshooting.
  • Speeds up PC boot time —Accelerates PC boot time and reduces unnecessary waiting by prioritizing startup applications.
  • Reclaims PC memory—Optimizes the registry for quicker application launch and a faster running PC.
  • Frees up hard disk space—Boosts overall PC performance by defragging your hard drive, freeing up storage space, and recouping system resources.
  • Protects your personal information—Permanently deletes unwanted sensitive files from your PC so hackers can’t access your data.
  • Helps prevent system errors—Undoes erroneous registry tasks and commands to help keep your PC running error-free.
  • Benchmarks your PC’s performance—Determines whether your PC is performing at its best by benchmarking it against similar systems.

Features

Solves PC Problems
  • Automatically detects and fixes Microsoft® Windows® issues to keep your PC running fast and error-free.
  • Registry Undo eliminates erroneous registry tasks and commands to avoid system errors.
  • Puts you in charge by allowing you access to your Microsoft Windows settings.
Boosts PC Performance
  • Startup Manager and Service Manager speed up PC boot time by prioritizing startup programs and Microsoft® Windows® services.
  • Registry Defragmenter defragments and repairs the registry to help applications launch faster and improve overall PC performance.
  • Registry Cleaner reclaims PC memory so you can run more applications simultaneously.
  • Disk Cleaner optimizes the hard disk to free up disk space and recoup system resources.
  • Performance Test shows you how well your PC is performing by benchmarking it against similar systems.*
Increases Privacy and Security
  • Disk Bleacher permanently deletes unwanted sensitive files so hackers can’t get at them.
Why Choose Norton Utilities
  • Speeds up PC boot time by prioritizing startup applications.
  • Fixes common PC problems automatically — one-click is all it takes.
  • Maximizes overall system performance to help make your old PC run like new again.
  • Optimizes the registry so programs open faster.
  • Defragments and cleans your hard drive to free up disk space.
  • Recoups system resources for a fast running PC.
  • Optimizes PC memory so you can run more applications simultaneously.
  • Purges unwanted sensitive data to increase privacy and security.
  • Undoes erroneous registry commands to avoid system errors.

Customer Reviews

September 9, 2009 -"Our computer had not worked correctly since we bought it over 4 years ago. We recently stumbled upon Norton Utilities and ran the registry fix tool. We had specific problems with making and copying CD's. We no longer have that problem. All of our software now works properly. Thank you, Norton!"
-Gary & Donna M
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August 25, 2009 -"Works just like it is suppose to. Keeps my computer working fast like it should. Would recomend and buy it again. I have always used Norton products and will continue to use them. Try Norton utilities and internet 2009 and I think you will like them. The new products run better and don't slow your computer down."
-Bullet
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July 8, 2009 -"I have tried a few other programs like this before Norton had one. This one is simply the best. It has made my computer faster by fixing registry errors and monitoring it for any changes and letting me know there has been one. The registry defrag feature is awsome also. I am very happy with this and its ease of use. I strongly recomend this for all computer users."
-bsquared
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Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or later Home/Professional/Media Center


Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate**


Microsoft® Windows 7® (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate**


Windows 7

Minimum Hardware Requirements

  • 300 MHz or faster processor
  • 256 MB of RAM
  • 200 MB of available hard disk space
  • CD-ROM or DVD drive (if not installing via electronic download)
  • Internet connection (to activate the product)
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Norton Utilities™ Norton Utilities™ Premier Norton 360™ Version 3.0
For use on up to 3 household PCs ‡‡‡ 1 Year Protection for use on up to 3 household PCs and 25 GB of online storage‡‡ 1 Year Protection for up to 3 household PCs‡
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PC Tuneup
Automatically finds and fixes problems that slow your computer
Removes Internet clutter such as cookies and temporary files
Speeds up the computer's startup time
Permanently purges unwanted sensitive data from your PC
Automatically benchmarks performance to optimum standards
Reclaims PC memory so you can run more applications simultaneously
Defragments your hard drive to free up storage space
Boosts overall PC performance by recouping system resources
Cleans the registry to fix Microsoft Windows errors and help prevent system crashes
Support
Free email and chat support*†
Norton Utilities™ Norton Utilities™ Premier Norton 360™ Version 3.0
For use on up to 3 household PCs ‡‡‡ 1 Year Protection for use on up to 3 household PCs and 25 GB of online storage‡‡ 1 Year Protection for up to 3 household PCs‡
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‡‡‡ With Norton Utilities, you receive a license to use the product on up to three household PCs. Use of this product is subject to acceptance of the Symantec License Agreement included with the product and available for review here.
*Performance Test™ is a fast, easy-to-use PC speed testing and benchmarking tool provided by PassMark Software.
**Must meet the minimum operating system requirements of Vista and Windows 7
†Symantec provides free, unlimited 24x7 chat, email and phone support for a period of one year from initial installation of this product. Availability of support channels vary by region, and regular Internet connection fees and call charges may apply in certain countries. For full support details, please visit www.symantec.com/globalsupport.