Installing Backup Exec
This section provides system requirements and installation instructions.
System Requirements
For Windows NT
Make sure your computer meets the following requirements before you begin the installation.
- IBM or 100% compatible 486 or higher
- 16 MB RAM or more
- Windows NT Workstation 4.0
- A hard drive with at least 10 MB free
- A Microsoft or 100%-compatible mouse is highly recommended
Note This product is not intended for use on an NT server.
For Windows 9x
Make sure your computer meets the following requirements before you begin the installation.
- IBM or 100% compatible 486/DX or higher
- 10 MB RAM or more
- Windows 95 or Windows 98
- A hard drive with at least 10 MB free
- A Microsoft or 100%-compatible mouse is highly recommended
Installing Directly from a CD-ROM
To install Backup Exec directly from your CD-ROM:
- Insert the CD-ROM disc into your CD-ROM drive.
The CD Browser appears.
- Follow the instructions on your screen to install the program.
Or,
- If the CD Browser does not appear, select
Run
from the Start
menu.
- Type (Your CD-ROM drive letter):\SETUP.EXE and press
OK
.
The CD Browser appears.
- Follow the instructions on your screen to install the program.
Installing from Floppy Diskettes
- Start Windows.
- Insert the installation diskette in drive a: (or b:).
- Choose
Run
from the Start
menu and type a:setup or (b:setup).
- Select the destination directory for your files.
- Review the README file.
Reboot your system to complete the installation.
Note If you are upgrading from a previous version of this program, the catalog automatically converts to the current Backup Exec format during installation. The time required for the conversion may be significant depending on the size of your old catalog and the speed of your system.
Configuring Your Backup Device
Most types of backup devices are automatically detected and configured the first time you run Backup Exec. Your backup device will be listed in the Where to Back Up
box.