Symantec Corp., a world leader in Internet security, today announced that Norton AntiVirus 2002 is the world's first anti-virus solution to earn the Designed for Windows XP logo from Microsoft. The Designed for Windows XP logo assures consumers that Norton AntiVirus has passed a rigorous set of certification requirements and has proven to provide an optimal experience for users of Microsoft's newest operating system. The Designed for Windows XP logo program brings hardware and software quality standards under a single logo, making it easier for customers to recognize products that are designed to deliver the best computing experiences with the Windows XP operating system. According to Microsoft, the presence of the Designed for Windows XP logo assures consumers that Norton AntiVirus will not interfere with other applications being used, will install and uninstall appropriately, will not cause the user's computer to crash, and will not overwrite files that are needed by the operating system. In addition, the software is certified to leverage various Windows XP features while maintaining stability and high functionality. For users, these capabilities result in reduced customer frustration and increased user satisfaction.