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Mir0
Level 2
10 years ago

Could not connect. Backup Exec does not appear to be running on MyPC. What do I need to do?

I'm running a Windows 7 64 bit. I just installed a free trial of Symantec Backup Exec. When I try to run the program, this error appears:     I went to Services and I can't find any BE...
2014
Backing Up
Backup and Recovery
Backup Exec
Backup Exec (media server only)
Backup Exec Appliances
Windows 7
  • Mir0's avatar
    Mir0
    10 years ago

    I think I got it. Is this information correct?

    "There is no hack. Since BE 2012, you need a server class OS to install BE.

    There is no version of BE which supports the use of Windows 7 as a media server"

Mir0's avatar
Mir0
Level 2
10 years ago

I think I got it. Is this information correct?

"There is no hack. Since BE 2012, you need a server class OS to install BE.

There is no version of BE which supports the use of Windows 7 as a media server"