AUSTRALIA, Sydney \u2013 February 4, 2009 \u2013 Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC), makers of Norton security software, today announced the availability of Norton Utilities, reintroducing a classic and fan-favorite Norton product with new and essential tools to optimise PC performance. The unique tools in today\u2019s Norton Utilities help reclaim system memory, accelerate startup time, free up disk space and boost overall system performance.<\/p>\n
Norton Utilities focuses on the growing problem of slow and sluggish PCs by delivering a suite of performance-boosting enhancements. By allowing users to prioritise startup applications and Microsoft Windows services, users will experience faster startup and increased availability for the applications they need.\u00a0 In fact, third party test labs, PassMark Software recently concluded that Norton Utilities delivers a 24% increase in PC boot time on a sluggish Windows XP machine[1]. PassMark also found that everyday applications, such as Microsoft Word launched 16% faster on that same PC following the use of Norton Utilities.\u00a0 Additionally, the product\u2019s registry and disk management tools bring improved performance and stability to the PC. Norton Utilities also features a performance benchmarking application that lets users view, compare, and tweak their PC\u2019s performance according to their needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIn today\u2019s economic climate, we\u2019re all trying to do more with what we\u2019ve already got,\u201d said Rowan Trollope, senior vice president, Consumer Business Unit, Symantec. \u201cNorton Utilities provides the tools to give your PC an instant tune-up and get it running like new again. Whether it\u2019s a new PC that you want to maintain or an older one whose performance is dragging, Norton Utilities tunes-up, tweaks and maintains your PC to ensure you get the most mileage out of it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Norton Utilities maintains and optimises PC performance through its suite of tools that include:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Startup Manager and Services Manager – Manages programs configured to run at system startup.
\nRegistry Cleaner – Cleans the registry of unnecessary entries created during the installation, de-installation and normal work on the PC.
\nRegistry Defragmenter – Analyses the registry for errors and rebuilds it completely from scratch if needed. Defragments and corrects any structural errors.
\nDisk Cleaner – Scrubs the hard disk of temporary files, Internet cookies, and other junk data.
\nPerformance Test – Benchmarks a PC using a variety of different speed tests and compares the results before and after changes.<\/p>\n
Norton Utilities includes free 24×7 email, chat and web support to all customers. Additionally, phone support is available for a fee.<\/p>\n
Pricing and Availability<\/p>\n
Norton Utilities will be available for purchase in Australia through retail and the Symantec online store late February. The suggested retail price for Norton Utilities is AUD$69.95.<\/p>\n
About Norton from Symantec<\/p>\n
Symantec\u2019s Norton products protect consumers from traditional threats with antivirus, anti-spam and spyware protection, as well as bots, drive-by downloads and identity theft– while also being light on system resources.\u00a0 The company also provides services such as PC help from NortonLive\u2122 and online backup, and is a trusted source for family online safety.<\/p>\n
About Symantec<\/p>\n
Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help consumers and organizations secure and manage their information-driven world.\u00a0 Our software and services protect against more risks at more points, more completely and efficiently, enabling confidence wherever information is used or stored. More information is available at www.symantec.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" AUSTRALIA, Sydney \u2013 February 4, 2009 \u2013 Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC), makers of Norton security software, today announced the availability of Norton Utilities, reintroducing a classic and fan-favorite Norton product with new and essential tools to optimise PC performance. The unique tools in today\u2019s Norton Utilities help reclaim system memory, accelerate startup time, free up<\/p>\n