Preferences
The Preferences dialog box lets you set the following options:
General
Show startup dialog when
Backup Exec is started.
-- The startup screen is displayed each time the program starts.
Show the number and size of files before backing up, restoring and comparing data.
-- The estimated number and size of files selected are displayed. This option also enables Backup Exec to display time estimates and file counts in the Progress windows.
Retension the tape before each backup. --
This command automatically winds and rewinds a tape to remove any slack and evenly tension the tape before each backup.