Vintage Symantec Norton 2000 Version 1.0 Big Box PC Software - German Edition (1999)
Step back into one of the most famous moments in computer history with this original, factory-sealed/shrinkwrapped Symantec Norton 2000 Big Box. Released in 1999 at the peak of global panic surrounding the Millennium Bug (Y2K crisis), this software was designed as a critical safety check to prepare consumer PCs for the transition into the year 2000.
Item Specifications & Details:
- Brand: Symantec Corporation
- Title: Norton 2000 (Der Sicherheits-Check für das Jahr 2000)
- Version: Version 1.0
- Release Year: 1999
- Language Edition: German (Deutsche Ausgabe)
- Format: CD-ROM Software for PC
- Country of Origin: Made in Ireland (Gedruckt in Irland)
- Product Codes / Model: 279053 / SKU: 21-00-02386-GE/112205
- EAN Barcode: 5398877313848
Key Features & Content (As printed on box):
- Y2K Compatibility Check: Comprehensive analysis of installed software, macros, and registry entries to identify data risks.
- Database & Spreadsheet Audit: Deep-scans popular file formats including Microsoft Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft Access, dBASE, Paradox, FoxPro, and Clipper for inaccurate 2-digit year calculations.
- Hardware & BIOS Test: Verifies the system's real-time clock (RTC) and hardware clock layer for correct century rollover under Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT.
- LiveUpdate Integrated: Access to Symantec's vintage database server for the latest 1999 patch data profiles.
Item Condition:
- Box Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The large cardboard outer box displays sharp structural edges, crisp corners, and bright yellow/black color grading. It retains an original vintage electronics retail price tag from Vobis Microcomputer AG showing both Deutsche Mark (99.00 DM) and Euro (50.62 EUR) dual-pricing from the European transition period (please review all high-resolution macro photos for exact cosmetic details).
- System Requirements (Historical Reference): Requires an Intel 80486 or higher processor, Windows 95 / 98 / NT 4.0 (SP3), 16 MB RAM, and 10 MB free hard drive space.
A phenomenal historical time capsule and a must-have piece for collectors of vintage software, operating system history, or Y2K millennium memorabilia. The big box will be packed with absolute care inside a rigid shipping box with heavy-duty padding to prevent any corner dents or crushing during international transit.
International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.
