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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement (Form S-4) and related Prospectus of Symantec Corporation
for the registration of shares of its common stock and to the incorporation by
reference therein of our report dated April 27, 2000, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of Symantec Corporation included
in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended March 31, 2000, filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young, LLP
San Jose, California
September 14, 2000
