Editing Norton Utilities (section)

==Norton Utilities for Windows 95 and later==
{{see also|Norton SystemWorks}}

===Version 1.0 for Windows 95===
The original Windows 95 version was released in August 1995.

As a native Windows 95 tool, it supports the [[File Allocation Table#Long File Names (VFAT, LFNs)|VFAT]] file system used by Windows 95.

It includes Norton Image, Norton System Doctor, Norton Protection, Rescue Disk, System Information, Norton Disk Doctor, Norton UnErase, Space Wizard, Speed Disk, System Information.<ref>{{cite journal |title=A new version of an old friend [Product Review Norton Utilities for Windows 95] |author-first=J. P. |author-last=Cratty |date=1996-03-01 |journal= Computer|volume=29 |issue=3 |pages=106– |doi=10.1109/MC.1996.485901|s2cid=45041927 }}</ref> DOS tools include Disk Editor, Disk Doctor, Pre-Installation TuneUp.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.melbpc.org.au/pcupdate/9511/9511article7.htm |title=Norton Utilities for Windows 95 |access-date=2009-03-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080730085016/http://www.melbpc.org.au/pcupdate/9511/9511article7.htm |archive-date=2008-07-30 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

CD-ROM version was announced on 15 January 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=19960115_01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121002144311/http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=19960115_01 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 October 2012 |title=Newsroom |publisher=Symantec}}</ref> It adds Disk Companion, Memory Companion and Norton Utilities Companion over floppy disk version.

Disk tools included with this release are not compatible with [[FAT32]].

The Windows version of Speed Disk works with much greater speed than Microsoft's supplied defrag program, as it moved groups of clusters, not single clusters as Microsoft's [[Windows Disk Defragmenter]]. Changes in the way Windows operates meant that many of the old utilities were either dropped completely or replaced with GUI based versions. However, with the advent of Windows XP onwards, Norton's Speed Disk reverted to single-cluster defragmentation.{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}}

===Version 2.0 for Windows 95===
Version 2.0 was announced on 7 October 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=19961007_01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121002144323/http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=19961007_01 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 October 2012 |title=Newsroom |work=Symantec}}</ref>
Version 2.0 features Norton CrashGuard with Anti-Freeze, Norton System Genie, Norton AntiVirus, LiveUpdate, System Genie, Registry Editor, System Doctor, System Benchmark, Disk Benchmark, Multimedia Benchmark, Speed Disk, Space Wizard.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=19961029_02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121002144328/http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=19961029_02 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 October 2012 |title=Newsroom |work=Symantec}}</ref>

Disk utilities now support FAT32.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19971010135929/http://fsc.fsonline.com/fsj/archive/021597wilcox.html New and Newer]</ref>

A LiveUpdate fix was released for Norton Utilities 2.0 for Windows 95.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=19970409_01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121002144427/http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=19970409_01 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 October 2012 |title=Newsroom |work=Symantec}}</ref>

===Version 2.0 for Windows NT 4.0===
Originally called Norton Utilities 2.0 for Windows NT during prerelease,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=19961217_01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121002144606/http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=19961217_01 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 October 2012 |title=Newsroom |work=Symantec}}</ref> it was announced on 27 January 1997.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=19970127_02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121002144623/http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=19970127_02 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 October 2012 |title=Newsroom |work=Symantec}}</ref>

It includes Norton Disk Doctor, Norton Speed Disk, Norton System Information, Norton System Doctor, Norton Protection/UnErase, Live Update.

Norton Disk Doctor, Speed Disk support [[FAT16]] and [[NTFS]] file systems.

It does not include DOS UnErase, so files deleted from FAT partition needs to be handled by Norton Utilities for Windows 95/98.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nunt.nsf/docid/1999102510213009?OpenDocument&ExpandSection=4 |title=How to use Norton Utilities on a home network |access-date=2009-03-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716231638/http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nunt.nsf/docid/1999102510213009?OpenDocument&ExpandSection=4 |archive-date=2011-07-16 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Version 3.0 for Windows 95===
Officially announced on 10 November 1997,<ref>{{cite press release |date=1997-11-10 |location=Cupertino, CA, USA |url=http://www.symantec.com/press/1997/n971110c.html |publisher=[[Symantec Corporation]] |title=Symantec Announces Norton Utilities 3.0 for Windows 95 |access-date=2009-03-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090331161310/http://www.symantec.com/press/1997/n971110c.html |archive-date=2009-03-31 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Norton Utilities 3.0 was the first version of to be included in [[Norton SystemWorks#Windows version history|Norton SystemWorks]], it includes Norton WinDoctor, Norton Web Services, LiveUpdate Pro, Norton CrashGuard 3.0, Norton Zip Rescue, Norton System Doctor, Norton SpeedStart, Norton Optimization Wizard, Speed Disk.

Via the use of LiveUpdate, a Speed Disk patch is available to take advantage of Windows 98's application launch enhancements.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rainbowpcm.com/win_98_tips.html |title=Windows 98 Tips and Tricks By Ed Ellers |work=Rainbow PC |access-date=2009-03-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090406115044/http://www.rainbowpcm.com/win_98_tips.html |archive-date=2009-04-06 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

====Marketing====
Symantec announced it had sponsored a bug-a-thon between [[University of Southern California|USC]] and [[UCLA]] during the final development stages of the latest product release of Norton Utilities 3.0. The software began shipping on 21 November 1997.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.symantec.com/press/1997/n971202.html |date=1997-12-02 |location=Cupertino, CA, USA |publisher=[[Symantec Corporation]] |title=Symantec Hosts Norton Utilities 'Bug-A-Thon' Showdown Between USC and UCLA |access-date=2009-03-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090703143340/http://www.symantec.com/press/1997/n971202.html |archive-date=2009-07-03 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Version 4.0===
Symantec announced version 4.0 on 16 February 1999.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.symantec.com/press/1999/n990216b.html |date=1999-02-16 |location=Cupertino, CA, USA |publisher=[[Symantec Corporation]] |title=New Norton Utilities 4.0 the Most Effective, Intelligent Problem-Solving Tool Yet |access-date=2009-03-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090415081846/http://www.symantec.com/press/1999/n990216b.html |archive-date=2009-04-15 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

Although the 'for Windows' name was dropped from the products, it still appears in support sites.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/sunset-c2001kb.nsf/pfdocs/1999016514992065?Open |title=Technical support for old versions of Norton Utilities is expired |access-date=2009-03-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716231645/http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/sunset-c2001kb.nsf/pfdocs/1999016514992065?Open |archive-date=2011-07-16 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

New additions include Windows 98 support, Norton SystemCheck, Registry Doctor Scan, Norton WinDoctor, Connection Doctor, Norton Wipe Info, Norton CrashGuard 4.0, Norton Zip Rescue, Norton Disk Doctor, Norton UnErase, a six-month subscription to Norton Web Services for $6.95.

====Marketing====
On 13 May 1999, Symantec offered price reduction and rebates on Norton SystemWorks 2.0 and Norton Utilities 4.0.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.symantec.com/press/1999/n990513.html |date=1999-05-13 |location=Cupertino, CA, USA |publisher=[[Symantec Corporation]] |title=Symantec Makes Safe Migration to MS Office 2000 Affordable through Special Promotion on Norton SystemWorks, Norton Utilities |access-date=2009-03-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090627225536/http://www.symantec.com/press/1999/n990513.html |archive-date=2009-06-27 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

Early order includes [[Net Nanny]] Internet filter software.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.symantec.com/press/1999/n990526.html |date=1999-05-26 |location=Cupertino, CA, USA |publisher=[[Symantec Corporation]] |title=Free Net Nanny Filtering Software Offered with Norton Utilities 4.0 During Six Week On-line Retail Promotion |access-date=2009-03-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090627225543/http://www.symantec.com/press/1999/n990526.html |archive-date=2009-06-27 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Release 2000 (Version 4.5)===
With this release, Symantec changed the naming scheme to incorporate the year of release. Marketed as Norton Utilities 2000, this is the final version to run solely on the original [[Windows 95]] platform.

It includes Norton Speed Disk, Norton System Check, Norton Disk Doctor, Norton Zip Rescue, free 3-month subscription to Norton Web Services.

===Release 2001 (Version 5.0)===
Announced on 29 August 2000,<ref>{{cite press release |publisher=Symantec Corporation |url=http://www.symantec.com/press/2000/n000829.html |title=Norton AntiVirus 2001, Norton Utilities 2001, Norton CleanSweep 2001 Ensure High Performance Across All Windows Based Systems |date=2000-08-29 |location=Cupertino, CA, USA |access-date=2009-03-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080515204005/http://www.symantec.com/press/2000/n000829.html |archive-date=2008-05-15 |url-status=dead}}</ref> the 2001 edition supports [[Windows 95]], [[Windows 98|98]], [[Windows ME|ME]], [[Windows NT]] and [[Windows 2000]].

It includes Norton Speed Disk, Norton Optimization Wizard, Norton Disk Doctor, Norton WinDoctor, Norton System Doctor, and Norton System Check.

Disk tools now supports [[Universal Serial Bus|USB]] and [[IEEE 1394|FireWire]] drives.

this is the final version to run solely on the later versions of [[Windows 95]] platform.

===Release 2002 (Version 6.0)===
In anticipation of major changes to the Norton product lineup, no new features were introduced in this release.
 
NU 2002 introduced [[Windows XP]] compatibility while dropping support for Windows 95.

Utilities include Norton Speed Disk, Norton System Doctor, Norton UnErase, Norton Disk Doctor, Norton WinDoctor, System Information and Wipe Info.

this is the final version to run solely on the [[Windows 9x]] platform.

===Release 2003===
For the next six years, Norton Utilities ceasted to exist as standalone product, instead becoming part of [[Norton SystemWorks]] starting 2003. SystemWorks is essentially several Symantec software bundled together in one package.

===Release 2004===
It is only included with [[Norton SystemWorks]] 2004.

===Release 2005===
It is only included with [[Norton SystemWorks]] 2005.

It supports Windows 98 or higher.

It includes Norton Protection, Speed Disk, Norton Optimization Wizard, Norton System Doctor, UnErase Wizard, Norton Disk Doctor, Norton WinDoctor, System Information, Wipe Info, Image, Norton File Compare, Norton Registry Editor, Norton Registry Tracker, and Explorer Shell Extension.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.epinions.com/review/Symantec_Norton_SystemWorks_2005_Premier_10293112_for_PC/content_162954514052 |title=SystemWorks 2005 Premier: PC health care. |work=ePinions}}</ref>

===Release 2007===
It is only included with [[Norton SystemWorks]] 2007.

===Version 14.0===
[[Image:NortonUtil14.png|thumb|250px|Norton Utilities 14 for Windows]]
The revival of Norton Utilities as standalone software was announced on 3 February 2009,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=20090203_02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090208012357/http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=20090203_02 |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 February 2009 |date=2009-02-03 |title=Newsroom |work=[[Symantec Corporation]]}}</ref> along with the discontinuation of Norton SystemWorks, which it replaces as Symantec's flagship PC tune-up suite.

This version adds [[64-bit]] support on [[Windows XP]] and [[Windows Vista|Vista]]. It includes Registry Defragmenter, Registry Cleaners, Disk Cleaner, Disk Defragmenter, Startup Manager, Service Manager, Restore Center, System Optimizer, Process Viewer, and Performance Test.

The [[Software license|product license]] was changed to allow the software to be installed on up to three household PCs.

==== Critical reception ====
''PC Pro'' rated Norton Utilities 14 with 1 star (out of 6) for "an overpriced collection of optimization tools that falls far short of its promise.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/249587/norton-utilities-14.html |title=Norton Utilities 14 review |work=PC Pro}}</ref> IT Reviews called the package "light on features compared to rivals" and it questioned the "usefulness of some of the monitoring utilities.<ref>http://www.itreviews.co.uk/software/s772.htm {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090819143502/http://www.itreviews.co.uk/software/s772.htm |date=2009-08-19}} IT Reviews</ref>

''[[PC Advisor]]'' criticized Norton Utilities 14 for delivering "little that you can't already do with Windows", although it did acknowledge that it brought two things to the table: "The registry tools, which are useful, and the performance monitor, which is interesting but not always useful."<ref>http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/index.cfm?reviewid=113853&pn=2 PC Advisor</ref>

==== Premier edition ====
Symantec has released a version of Norton Utilities which is called Norton Utilities Premier Edition. It has all features of Norton Utilities plus Norton Online Backup. It is also compatible with [[Windows 7]]. It was released on 14 October 2009.

===Version 15.0===
Norton Utilities 15.0 includes features from the discontinued Norton SystemWorks. It includes Norton Speed Disk, Norton Disk Doctor, Norton UnErase, Registry Restore, Registry Defragmenter, Registry Cleaner, Disk Cleaner, Disk Defragmenter, Startup Manager, Service Manager, Restore Center, System Optimizer, Process Viewer, and Performance Test. This version also includes a new GUI.

===Version 16.0===
Norton Utilities 16.0 includes features from Norton SystemWorks. It includes Application Uninstaller, Norton Speed Disk, Norton Disk Doctor, Norton UnErase, Registry Restore, Registry Defragmenter, Registry Cleaner, Disk Cleaner, Duplicate File Finder, Disk Defragmenter, Startup Manager, Service Manager, Restore Center, System Optimizer, System Dashboard, Process Viewer, Performance Test and Smart Updates.

New features include Duplicate File Finder, System Dashboard, Application Uninstaller, [[Windows 8]] Compatibility.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://malwaretips.com/Thread-Norton-Utilities-16-0-Unleashed |title=Norton Utilities 16.0 Unleashed |work=Malware Tips}}</ref>