Windows Vista ™ Information Center

Compatibility Updates

Products purchased under our service plans, such as Norton AntiVirus 2006 and Norton AntiVirus 2007, are eligible for Microsoft® Windows Vista™ compatibility update subject to production release of the Windows Vista operating system within the service period. Users must have a valid subscription to be eligible for the Windows Vista compatible update.

Norton products eligible for free compatibility updates for Windows Vista™
Product	Availability Date — Download
Norton Internet Security™ 2006/2007	January 22, 2007
Norton AntiVirus™ 2006/2007	January 22, 2007
Norton Confidential™	February 4, 2007

Recommendation for updating your computer with a Windows Vista compatible solution

If you are planning to upgrade your system from Windows XP to Windows Vista, we recommend updating your Norton solution, if available, prior to upgrading your computer to Windows Vista. This will be the best way to ensure protection and improve the upgrade experience.

Process for updating your computer with Windows Vista compatible solutions

For products that are eligible for free compatibility updates, there are several ways to update your system:

Manual Update — Norton Internet Security 2007 and Norton AntiVirus 2007 only
After determining your eligibility for a free update, you may update your system with the following manual process:

1. Ensure you have your Product Key available. This is included in your Norton Account, on the CD-ROM sleeve shipped with your product, or in the confirmation email if you downloaded the product.

2. Download the Trial version of your product located here: http://www.symantecstore.com/dr/v2/ec_main.entry25?page=TrialwareUK&client=Symantec&sid=27685&cid=213479

3. Uninstall your Norton 2007 product.

4. Click on the downloaded trialware file to install. Your previous product key should be automatically recognized and convert this trialware to an activated product with the remaining subscription still available.

5. If the product does not automatically accept the key, enter your key when prompted.
Assisted Update — Norton Internet Security 2006 and Norton AntiVirus 2006 only
The Norton Update Center is available for users of Norton AntiVirus 2006 and Norton Internet Security 2006:

1. Ensure you have your Product Key available. This is included in your Norton Account, on the CD-ROM sleeve shipped with your product, or in the confirmation email if you downloaded the product.

2. Click on this link http://www.symantec.com/07Upgrade/ and follow the instructions at the Norton Update Center
Manual Update — Norton Confidential
After determining your eligibility for a free update, you may update your system with the following manual process on or after February 4, 2007:

1. Ensure you have your Product Key available. This is included in your Norton Account, on the CD-ROM sleeve shipped with your product, or in the confirmation email if you downloaded the product.

2. Download the Trial version of your product located here:http://www.symantecstore.com/dr/v2/ec_main.entry25?page=TrialwareUK&client=Symantec&sid=27685&cid=213479

3. Uninstall your existing version of Norton 2007 product.

4. Click on the downloaded trialware file to install. Your previous product key should be automatically recognized and convert this trialware to an activated product with the remaining suSbscription still available.

5. If the product does not automatically accept the key, enter your key when prompted.
Assisted Update — All Products

1. The Norton Update Center for Windows Vista will be available after February 1, 2007 Check back here for updates.

Which Symantec products will require an update to be compatible with Windows Vista?

Unless Windows Vista compatibility is stated on the box or product page, all Norton products made available prior to the release Windows Vista will need to be updated to support the Windows Vista operating system.

How do I upgrade my Norton products to be compatible with Windows Vista?
Please check back here for additional product-specific and other information related to Windows Vista. We will be updating this site on a regular basis.