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Symantec helps users move safely and securely to Windows 7

Symantec today announced full support for Microsoft Windows 7, including its Norton personal consumer products and enhanced version of enterprise-class security, backup and Recovery, and migration technologies. Through close collaboration with Microsoft, Symantec solutions can help all Microsoft users streamline the migration process to Windows 7, and create a secure and reliable computing environment that benefits both individual and large enterprises.

Optimizing Migration Processes

Symantec has helped 300 million desktops and laptops upgrade to Windows 2000, XP, and Vista operating systems. With the introduction of Windows 7, Symantec solutions have also automated the migration process to Windows 7, helping users reduce migration costs and complexity.

Regardless of the size of the business, Altix Deployment Solution from Symantec can help users easily migrate to Windows 7 and achieve smooth deployment. The Symantec Altiris Client Management Suite also uses the same Windows 7 migration technology and adds IT lifecycle management capabilities to make it easier for users to deploy, manage and troubleshoot in real time. Altiris Deployment Solution and Altiris Client Management Suite also currently support Windows 7 imaging and migration.

Enhancing Enterprise Security

As the number and complexity of web-based viruses and malicious code continue to escalate, it is not enough to deploy traditional anti-virus technology. Symantec's software for Windows 7 further ensures that Microsoft users get more comprehensive protection. Symantec Endpoint Protection helps Windows 7 enterprise users fully protect their critical assets and confidently defend against known or unknown threats.

Greg Hughes, President, Enterprise Products, Symantec, said, "Our users need to upgrade their IT environment to Windows 7 with solutions that make the migration process easier and provide security. Symantec is committed to providing Microsoft users with the solutions and confidence they need to upgrade their Windows 7."

Automatic Backup and Recovery

Desktops and laptops lack proper backup and recovery protection. As a result, enterprises will face the risk of losing key business data during the migration to Windows 7, and the work efficiency will be reduced. If the enterprise computer system fails or suffers human error and more disasters, the information management solution that supports the Windows 7 operating system will help the system resume operation. The upcoming new versions of Symantec Backup Exec and Backup Exec System Recovery will support Windows 7, and even if SMBs install disparate hardware, they can recover data in minutes or complete Windows 7 upgrades for desktops and laptops.

Providing comprehensive protection for individual users

Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton AntiVirus 2010 use the innovative Quorum reputation-based technology. Provide security protection for Windows 7. In addition, Norton Internet Security 2009, Norton AntiVirus 2009, and Norton 360 3.0 have been upgraded to support Windows 7. Ordering users can automatically upgrade the corresponding compatibility updates online without any manual action.

Rowan Trollope, Senior Vice President, User Products, Symantec, said, "We work closely with Microsoft to ensure that our users are fully protected under Windows 7. Our Norton flagship products are Windows 7 compatible, current Norton users can upgrade for free."

In addition to Norton's flagship product, OnlineFamily.Norton, NortonOnlineBackup and Norton Utilities are also compatible with Windows 7. Older versions of Norton Security products can access the Norton Update Center for information on how to get the latest version of the product, as well as products that are compatible with Windows 7.

Product Availability

The following Symantec products are currently compatible with Windows 7:

AltirisDeploymentSolution

EndpointProtection

Norton Network Security SWAT 2010

Norton AntiVirus 2010

Norton Internet Security 2009

Norton AntiVirus 2009

Norton360Version3.0

WisePackageStudio

WorkspaceVirtualization

The following products will be compatible with Windows 7 in late 2009 or early 2010