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

Mir0
Level 2

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:

 

Could not connect.jpg

 

I went to Services and I can't find any BE services.

What am I doing wrong?

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Mir0
Level 2

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"

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Mir0
Level 2

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"

pkh
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Yes. This is correct. You need a server class OS to run BE 2014, at least Server 2003 R2.  See the SCL below

http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH217478