Installing Backup Exec

This section provides system requirements and installation instructions.

System Requirements

For Windows 2000

Make sure your computer meets the following requirements before you begin the installation.

Installing Directly from a CD-ROM

 
  To install Backup Exec directly from your CD-ROM:

  1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into your CD-ROM drive.

    The CD Browser appears.

  2. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the program.

Or,

  1. If the CD Browser does not appear, select Run from the Start menu.
  2. Type (Your CD-ROM drive letter):\SETUP.EXE and press OK.

    The CD Browser appears.

  3. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the program.

Installing from Floppy Diskettes

  1. Start Windows.
  2. Insert the installation diskette in drive a: (or b:).
  3. Choose Run from the Start menu and type a:setup or (b:setup).
  4. Select the destination directory for your files.
  5. Review the README file.

Reboot your system to complete the installation.

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.