Step By Step guide to download and install Veritas System Recovery (VSR)

Problem

This article provides instructions for downloading and installing VSR - Veritas System Recovery

Solution

[ I ] Download Veritas System Recovery

Veritas System Recovery Trialware Download

Veritas System Recovery FREE 90-day Evaluation

Or 

Download using Veritas Download Center

a) Select the Downloads in Veritas Support Page

This will redirect you to Veritas Download Center

b) Select Product --> System Recovery.

c) Select Version and click Explore.

d) Select Base and upgrade installers

e) Select Product to Download

f) Select Product product and click Download.

[ II ] Install Veritas System Recovery

Before you install Veritas System Recovery, ensure that your computer meets the system requirements. Review the Readme file on the installation DVD for any known issues.

System requirements for Veritas System Recovery

1. Double click on the "Browser.exe" file from the DVD media to launch a Veritas System Recovery installation. 

2. This will display the installation language selections. Select Language and click OK.
 

3. Select Install Now on Welcome to Product Installation screen to continue with the installation.

4. Select I Accept to accept the License Agreement and click Next to continue with the installation.

5. Select the type of installation (Typical installation selected by default).

a] Typical Install

b] Custom Install

a] Typical Install: Automatically installs features required to perform backup and restore.

• Select a Destination Folder to install Veritas System Recovery. By default, the location is C:\Program Files\Veritas\Veritas System Recovery\. It can be changed if required by clicking on the Change button. Click Next to continue.

• Review the Veritas System Recovery Installation summary and click Install to begin the Installation.

Note: The installation process may take several minutes to complete. During the process, the progress bar may not move for several minutes.

• After the installation is complete, the following options are displayed: 
  • Reboot your computer
  • View the readme
  • Participate in survey
• Click Next --> Finish after selecting the appropriate check boxes

Note: A reboot may be required to complete the installation.

b] Custom Install: Allows you to choose from various features to install.

• Select features to Install: Required product features and options may be selected

• Select a Destination Folder to install Veritas System Recovery. By default, the location is C:\Program Files\Veritas\Veritas System Recovery\. It can be changed if required by clicking on the Change button. Click Next to continue.

• Review the Veritas System Recovery summary, and click Install to begin the Installation.

Note: The installation process may take several minutes to complete. During the process, the progress bar may not move for several minutes.

• After the installation is complete, the following options are displayed: 
  • Reboot your computer
  • View the readme
  • Participate in survey
• Click Next --> Finish after selecting the appropriate check boxes

Note: A reboot may be required to complete the installation.

[ III ] Post-Install recommendations

1. Refer the Veritas System Recovery 21 User's Guide for any configuration or usage assistance.