Unable to install NAV/NIS 2009

I have an XP SP3 system with NAV 2008 that I cannot install NAV 2009 or NIS 2009.  I have tried every thing possible short of reinstalling windows (which I will not do).  Does not matter if I use retail 2009 cd's or downloaded apps.  Basically the install completes but the ui will not open and no icon in system tray.  Does not matter if I install over 2008, remove 2008, run nrt, totally remove all traces from files/folders and registry, cold boot install, etc etc etc.  NAV 2008 install like a champ.  System is clean, no malware, no crashes, no bluescreens, runs great otherwise.  uistub generates the dreaded 8504,4 error unable to open this Norton product.  I have a few days left on my 2008 subscription and sure would like to get 2009 on it.