Upgrade Path From XP MCE - Symantec IS2007 Aspects

[Guest]

I'm looking for some advice please about the upgrade path for Symantec
Internet Security 2007.

I've ordered a new PC - which will initially come with MS XP Media Centre
Edition, but includes a free update to MS Vista which I will probably
receive and install in early February. I ordered Norton IS2007 with the
computer, and understand that this comes with a free upgrade voucher as
well.

The question is, what should I do between now and February re the Norton IS
product. Specifically:

a. If I install it immediately, should I delete it before attempting to
install the Vista update. Presume that I should, if its not compatible as
supplied with Vista - but request confirmation.

b. How will the Norton upgrade process work. I don't see a problem if it
comes in the form of an updated CD that I have to order, but if its an
on-line software update how will I install the original version into Vista
to allow this to take place?

c. Will the copyright protection/activation process allow me to install it a
second time in February?

Thanks in advance - would welcome any advice you can offer.

Bob Huntley,

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi Bob,

Uninstall Norton's before upgrading, it is not yet compatible with Vista,
though they are working on it. Do not, I repeat, do not upgrade with it
installed or active. As to how you will get the upgrade installed after the
fact, you will need to get solid answers from Symantec, and I can tell you
that at the moment they do not have these answers.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Barry Watzman]

I think you are optimistic about how quickly you will receive the Vista
upgrade. March or April is probably more likely than February.

I suspect that the largest consensus will be that the best thing to do
with Norton IS is to place it into the trash can. Seriously, I would
not install it. It's not highly regarded and probably isn't necessary.
You do need some Antivirus software (Norton is a viable candidate, but
other products, including Kasperksy and Grisoft AVG (free) are better
regarded), and Windows Defender and perhaps another anti-spyware product
(Spy Sweeper is generally a more highly regarded product than most
others). And you should operate behind a hardware router that does NAT,
even if you are not sharing an internet connection.