Welcome to Backup Exec FAQ

Are you a new user to Symantec Backup Exec software, struggling to get to grips with it? Maybe you’re an experienced user encountering new problems. Perhaps you’re used to an alternative backup product, and are wondering how the concepts in Backup Exec relate to what you’re used to. Whoever you are, if you use Backup Exec, this site is for you.

Sometimes there are problems that simply won’t get answered on a support forum, or will take too long to get answered by support. Perhaps someone else has already faced the same problem. If so, hopefully you can find the answer here.

Do Symantec know about this site?

Yes they do.

And?

I think they like it.

Do Symantec have anything to do with this site?

No. This site is entirely independent. It is run by a Backup Exec user, for the benefit of other Backup Exec users. Symantec does not sponsor this site, is not an affiliate of this site, and does not endorse this site.

Legal stuff

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