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Symantec Consumer Solutions Carry 'Designed for Windows XP' Logo Certification

Latest versions of Norton Antivirus 2002, Norton Internet Security 2002, Norton SystemWorks 2002, Norton Ghost 2002 on show at Microsoft XP Launch

SYDNEY --NSW - October 24, 2001 -- Symantec Corp., a world leader in Internet security, is showcasing its XP compatible Internet security and problem-solving solutions at the Microsoft XP launch at Homebush Bay on Thursday, 25 October.

As a Microsoft XP Internet security software partner, Symantec will demonstrate how Windows XP users will benefit from its range of best-of-breed Internet security and problem-solving solutions to maintain the safety and overall performance of their PC. The XP compatible product range, including Norton Antivirus 2002, Norton Internet Security 2002 and Norton SystemWorks 2002, will deliver a totally secure computing experience with the Windows XP operating system.

Carrying the 'Designed for Windows XP' certification logo, Symantec's 2002 range provides consumers with a secure PC environment when running Windows XP. The Designed for Windows XP logo program brings hardware and software-quality standards under a single logo, making it easier for consumers to recognise products that are designed to deliver a great computing experience with the Windows XP operating system.

Consumers can be assured that the basic experience with the products and the operating system will be the same or better after upgrading to future versions of Windows.

"We are pleased to deliver our market leading solutions to users of Microsoft's newest operating system," said John Donovan, Managing Director, Symantec Australia and New Zealand. "With the increase in malicious hacker activity, no consumer or enterprise can afford to be unprotected when online. By using Symantec solutions, Windows XP users can now take full advantage of the operating system, without compromising on security or productivity."

About Symantec's 2002 product range
Users can go to www.symantec.com.au to find out about how the following Symantec solutions help extend the capabilities of Windows XP and special bonus product offers for Windows XP customers.

  • Norton Internet Security 2002 - Norton Internet Security 2002 provides protection from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. This powerful suite includes Norton AntiVirus 2002, the world's most trusted anti-virus solution, Norton Personal Firewall 2002 to block hackers' intrusions, and Norton Privacy Control to keep personal information private.

  • Norton AntiVirus 2002 - Provides powerful protection against viruses and other malicious code at all possible virus entry points. It automatically removes viruses without interrupting other work and scans and cleans incoming and outgoing email messages and attachments to prevent virus infections. Its exclusive new Script Blocking technology constantly monitors scripts and stops new viruses before they can infect a system, even before virus definition updates are available.

  • Norton Personal Firewall 2002 - Automatically stops hackers from breaking into the user's computer, hides the PC from online intruders and controls applications with access to the Internet.

  • Norton SystemWorks 2002 - is an all-in-one solution to optimise performance, clean out Internet clutter, provide quick and easy system recovery and protect your PC against virus threats.

  • Norton CleanSweep 2002 - is the quickest and easiest way to eliminate Internet other hard drive clutter on Windows systems.

  • Norton Utilities 2002 - optimises your PC's performance and solves computer problems easily.

  • Norton Ghost 2002 - Provides small businesses and advanced users with powerful solutions for system upgrading, backup and recovery.

Pricing and Availability
Symantec's 2002 products are available immediately from software resellers or at Symantec's online store at www.symantec.com.au. The estimated retail prices, including GST are: Norton Internet Security 2002 $139.00, Norton AntiVirus 2002 $109.00, Norton Personal Firewall 2002 $99.00, Norton System Works 2002 $149.00, Norton SystemWorks Pro $199.00, Norton Utilities 2002 $109, Norton Cleansweep 2002 $79.00, Norton Ghost 2002 $159.00. For additional product information call the Customer Service line at 1-800-680-026 or visit www.symantec.com.au

About Symantec
Symantec, a world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad range of content and network security solutions to individuals and enterprises. The company is a leading provider of virus protection, firewall and virtual private networks, vulnerability management, intrusion detection, Internet content and e-mail filtering, remote management technologies and security services to enterprises around the world.

Symantec's Norton brand of consumer security products leads the market in worldwide retail sales and industry awards. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has worldwide operations in 37 countries. For more information, please visit www.symantec.com.au.