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Some time ago Microsoft released its new operating system Windows Vista.

This document has information about upgrading the operating system to Windows Vista for Norman users with Norman security products already installed on their computers.

Status for Norman's programs - consequences when updating - recommendations

Norman Security Suite

Norman Security Suite is compatible with Windows Vista.

Norman Security Suite is available in the folllowing program versions (single user only):

• Norman Security Suite (all program versions mentioned below included)
• Norman Security Suite Antivirus & Antispyware
• Norman Security Suite Personal Firewall
• Norman Security Suite Parental Control

Norman Virus Control

Norman Virus Control updated with the latest program modues is compatible with Windows Vista.

Norman Personal Firewall (version 1.x)

Norman Personal Firewall version 1.x is not and will not be available in a Vista-compatible version.

Before you upgrade you operating system to Windows Vista, you must remove Norman Personal Firewall version 1.x. from your computer, otherwise the operating system upgrade may fail severely and you may have problems completing the upgrade.

Recommendation:
Norman recommends that you upgrade to Norman Security Suite Personal Firewall (see above). Please contact a local reseller or purchase on our webshop.

Norman Internet Control

Norman Internet Control is not and will not be available in a Vista-compatible version.

Before you upgrade you operating system to Windows Vista, you must remove Norman Internet Control from your computer, otherwise the operating system upgrade may fail severely and you may have problems completing the upgrade.

Recommendation:
Norman recommends that you upgrade to Norman Security Suite (see above). Please contact a local reseller or purchase on our webshop.

Norman Ad-Aware Plus

Norman Ad-Aware Plus is not yet available in a Vista-compatible version.

Before you upgrade you operating system to Windows Vista, it is recommended that you remove Norman Ad-Aware Plus from your computer. Norman Ad-Aware Plus will not function properly on Windows Vista operating system.

Recommendation:
Unless you need to update to Windows Vista for special reasons, Norman recommends that you postphone updating till a version of Norman Ad-Aware Plus for Windows is available.

Norman Ad-Aware Professional

Norman Ad-Aware Professional is not compatible with Windows Vista.

Before you upgrade you operating system to Windows Vista, it is recommended that you remove Norman Ad-Aware Professional from your computer. Norman Ad-Aware Plus will not function properly on Windows Vista operating system.

Recommendation:
Unless you need to update to Windows Vista for special reasons, Norman recommends that you postphone updating till a version of Norman Ad-Aware Professional for Windows is available.

Norman Virus Control Plus

Norman Virus Control Plus is not and will not be available in a Vista-compatible version.

Before you upgrade you operating system to Windows Vista, it is recommended that you remove Norman Virus Control Plus from your computer. Norman Virus Control Plus will not function properly on Windows Vista operating system.

Recommendation:
Norman recommends that you update to Norman Security Suite (see above). Please contact a local reseller or purchase on our webshop.

Norman Internet Control Plus

Norman Internet Control is not and will not be available in a Vista-compatible version.

Before you upgrade you operating system to Windows Vista, you must remove Norman Internet Control Plus from your computer, otherwise the operating system upgrade may fail severely and you may have problems completing the upgrade.

Recommendation:
Norman recommends that you upgrade to Norman Security Suite (see above). Please contact a local reseller or purchase on our webshop.