Norton Antivirus Product Key - expired in a sealed, new box

[activegalaxys]

Hi there. I recently picked up a copy of Norton AntiVirus 2010 that was sealed, new. The CD was sealed in its little paper case too.
However, when I went to activate it (why would I use AntiVirus 2010? I don't know) it claimed that the product key had expired and couldn't be used.

Now, I have a basic understanding of how Norton activates itself:
Step 1: Enter product key
Step 2: Connect to Norton Activation Servers
Step 3: Validate key
Step 4: Activate (if the key is valid)
Step 4 (alternate): Reject key if invalid

Please correct me if I'm wrong.
I've got no clue to what is going wrong here, so help would be appreciated.

 

[mdd1963]

No certainty that Norton will allow a 'still new/valid install and activation' of an 8 year old product, I'm afraid....

I'd contact Norton /Symantec support.....

 

[activegalaxys]

Alrighty then, I'll try and find the time to talk to Norton Support about it... the thing is, do I need a Norton Account to talk to them? I've used Norton before, but I've never had to go to the support team.

 

[mdd1963]

I was just rereading your initial post...

If you got an advisory during attempted activation about the key being expired and unusable, that would explain a lot...

Not looking very hopeful....

 

[mdd1963]

I'd look up Secure Age's Secure A Plus....

I used it for a year, loved it....freemium, 1 year trial....