CUPERTINO, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct 6, 2008 -- Symantec Corp. (NasdaqGS:SYMC - News) will webcast its quarterly earnings conference call on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT to discuss the results of its fiscal second quarter 2009, ended Oct. 3, 2008.

All interested parties are invited to listen to Symantec's chairman and chief executive officer, John W. Thompson; chief financial officer, James Beer; and chief operating officer, Enrique Salem, present the quarterly earnings results, highlights and guidance.

Investors will have the opportunity to listen to the conference call and the replay over the Internet through Symantec's Investor Relations Web site at http://www.symantec.com/invest. To listen to the live call, please go to the Web site at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available on this site shortly after the call.

About Symantec

Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help businesses and consumers secure and manage their information. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has operations in more than 40 countries. More information is available at www.symantec.com.

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     Melissa Martin
     Symantec Corp.
     408-517-8475
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     Helyn Corcos
     Symantec Corp.
     408-517-8324
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