Norton SysWrks 2003 and it's 2003 antivirus issue after SP2 install

Is anyone getting the status of Norton AV 2003 Virus Protection in as being
up-to-date and protecting the PC (green light in Security Center)?

I've upgraded 2 systems to SP2 without any difficulty. One has Systemworks
2004 and it's antivirus component. Windows recognizes this as being
installed and gives the green light for virus protection in the new Windows
Security Center.

The other PC upgraded without incident, however, I do not get the green
light for antivirus 2003. I run the liveup date to and it assures me 2003 is
up-to-date, even upgraded to a recommended new Liveupdate program for
Nortion based on their recommendation.

Norton mentions the issue in their knowledgebase, however, they seem to be
vague and general rather that addressing the specific issues associated with
2003/2004 antivirus. So it makes me think they repaired 2004 and you need to
buy a new version to get the Security Center to recognize the status if you
have version 2003.

Yep, Symantec apparently considers versions 2003 and older
obsolete. It appears they will not be offering an update so
that it is properly monitored by the Windows Security Center.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx

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"BDD" wrote:

| Is anyone getting the status of Norton AV 2003 Virus Protection in as being
| up-to-date and protecting the PC (green light in Security Center)?
|
| I've upgraded 2 systems to SP2 without any difficulty. One has Systemworks
| 2004 and it's antivirus component. Windows recognizes this as being
| installed and gives the green light for virus protection in the new Windows
| Security Center.
|
| The other PC upgraded without incident, however, I do not get the green
| light for antivirus 2003. I run the liveup date to and it assures me 2003 is
| up-to-date, even upgraded to a recommended new Liveupdate program for
| Nortion based on their recommendation.
|
| Norton mentions the issue in their knowledgebase, however, they seem to be
| vague and general rather that addressing the specific issues associated with
| 2003/2004 antivirus. So it makes me think they repaired 2004 and you need to
| buy a new version to get the Security Center to recognize the status if you
| have version 2003.

BDD wrote:

> Is anyone getting the status of Norton AV 2003 Virus Protection in as being
> up-to-date and protecting the PC (green light in Security Center)?
>
> I've upgraded 2 systems to SP2 without any difficulty. One has Systemworks
> 2004 and it's antivirus component. Windows recognizes this as being
> installed and gives the green light for virus protection in the new Windows
> Security Center.
>
> The other PC upgraded without incident, however, I do not get the green
> light for antivirus 2003. I run the liveup date to and it assures me 2003 is
> up-to-date, even upgraded to a recommended new Liveupdate program for
> Nortion based on their recommendation.
>
> Norton mentions the issue in their knowledgebase, however, they seem to be
> vague and general rather that addressing the specific issues associated with
> 2003/2004 antivirus. So it makes me think they repaired 2004 and you need to
> buy a new version to get the Security Center to recognize the status if you
> have version 2003.
Hi

From what I have heard, Symantec is going to release an update
for the 2003 version as well (but it might not be available yet).


--
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
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the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
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Here's a response I received regarding Norton antivirus 2003 from Symantec:

Thank you for contacting Symantec Online Technical Support.

I understand your concerns regarding the issue with Windows Security Pack 2
and compatibility with Windows 2003. Please note that Symantec has released
Windows management Instrumentation (WMI) patch for NSW 2004 and symantec is
currently working on the patch for 2003 version of symantec products. This
patch will be available through LiveUpdate and if you have any concerns then
please let us know more about the issue.

If you have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact
us.

Symantec Authorized Technical Support


"BDD" <bdd4freedom-> wrote in message
news:W6ednfmMAZ3CG6rcRVn-...
> Is anyone getting the status of Norton AV 2003 Virus Protection in as
> being up-to-date and protecting the PC (green light in Security Center)?
>
> I've upgraded 2 systems to SP2 without any difficulty. One has Systemworks
> 2004 and it's antivirus component. Windows recognizes this as being
> installed and gives the green light for virus protection in the new
> Windows Security Center.
>
> The other PC upgraded without incident, however, I do not get the green
> light for antivirus 2003. I run the liveup date to and it assures me 2003
> is up-to-date, even upgraded to a recommended new Liveupdate program for
> Nortion based on their recommendation.
>
> Norton mentions the issue in their knowledgebase, however, they seem to be
> vague and general rather that addressing the specific issues associated
> with 2003/2004 antivirus. So it makes me think they repaired 2004 and you
> need to buy a new version to get the Security Center to recognize the
> status if you have version 2003.
>
>

I ran the attached file on 2003 and it seems to work well.
Use at your discretion.

On Fri, 3 Sep 2004 08:07:58 -0400, "BDD" <bdd4freedom->
wrote:

>Here's a response I received regarding Norton antivirus 2003 from Symantec:
>
>Thank you for contacting Symantec Online Technical Support.
>
> I understand your concerns regarding the issue with Windows Security Pack 2
>and compatibility with Windows 2003. Please note that Symantec has released
>Windows management Instrumentation (WMI) patch for NSW 2004 and symantec is
>currently working on the patch for 2003 version of symantec products. This
>patch will be available through LiveUpdate and if you have any concerns then
>please let us know more about the issue.
>
>If you have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact
>us.
>
>Symantec Authorized Technical Support
>
>
>"BDD" <bdd4freedom-> wrote in message
>news:W6ednfmMAZ3CG6rcRVn-...
>> Is anyone getting the status of Norton AV 2003 Virus Protection in as
>> being up-to-date and protecting the PC (green light in Security Center)?
>>
>> I've upgraded 2 systems to SP2 without any difficulty. One has Systemworks
>> 2004 and it's antivirus component. Windows recognizes this as being
>> installed and gives the green light for virus protection in the new
>> Windows Security Center.
>>
>> The other PC upgraded without incident, however, I do not get the green
>> light for antivirus 2003. I run the liveup date to and it assures me 2003
>> is up-to-date, even upgraded to a recommended new Liveupdate program for
>> Nortion based on their recommendation.
>>
>> Norton mentions the issue in their knowledgebase, however, they seem to be
>> vague and general rather that addressing the specific issues associated
>> with 2003/2004 antivirus. So it makes me think they repaired 2004 and you
>> need to buy a new version to get the Security Center to recognize the
>> status if you have version 2003.
>>
>>
>