Changing the default preferences

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
You can change the settings for how you prefer Backup Exec to display various screens, indicators, and alerts.
To change the default preferences
  1. Click the Backup Exec button, select Configuration and Settings, and then clickBackup Exec Settings.
  2. In the left pane, select Preferences.
  3. Configure any of the following preferences:
    Show splash screen at startup Clear this option to show the Backup Exec Administration Console instead of the splash screen when you start Backup Exec.
    Display progress indicators for backup jobs. This requires additional time to pre-scan resource. Select this option to display the percentage complete number while a backup job runs. These indicators appear in the Job Activity dialog box, and they let you monitor the progress of the active job. Backups might take longer to complete when this option is selected because the backup sources must be scanned to determine the amount of data to be backed up.
    Due to the amount of time that is required to scan the backup sources, you should not select this option when you back up remote resources.
    Enable auto synchronization of the licenses with Veritas Entitlement Management System. Enables you to use this option to auto synchronize the licenses with Veritas Entitlement Management System. Backup Exec periodically checks for a license update in Veritas Entitlement Management System. If an update is available, Backup Exec downloads the updated license file. This option is enabled by default.
    Allow Backup Exec to report anonymous usage information (No personally identifiable information will be sent). Select this option to participate in the Backup Exec product improvement program.
    General Backup Exec usage and statistical information is periodically collected and sent anonymously to help improve the Backup Exec customer experience.
    Note: Although usage and statistical information is collected, Backup Exec never collects specific user information.
    Use alternating row colors Select this option to display alternating row colors for all lists in Backup Exec. Alternating row colors can make it easier to distinguish between rows.
    Re-enable Select this option to enable any messages that you have disabled.
  4. Click OK.
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