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I bought a PCV-502 about 2 months ago, however the Symantec software states that I need to subscribe and pay them money...I thought it was valid for 6months with this machine...Am I wrong...(based in the UK)
Chuck,
You can't do that either, because the file checks the subscription.

Knowing Sony they won't do much about it either
Just reinstall the windows and your subscription will renew.
To make it easier, if you have 2 partitions on your HDD. Copy all important info on D.
I usually keep My Documents and some of the Games in D.