Changing startup options for Backup Exec services

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
You can change startup options for Backup Exec services. Each individual service can be configured to start automatically or manually. Or you can disable a service entirely.
Services that are configured for automatic startup automatically start when the server starts. Services that are configured for manaul startup do not start automatically. You must manaually start services that are configured for manual startup. You can start, stop, or restart services in the Backup Exec Services Manager.
To change service startup options
  1. Click the Backup Exec button, select Configuration and Settings, and then selectBackup Exec Services.
  2. On the Backup Exec Services Manager dialog box, select the appropriate server, and then select the service for which you want to change startup options.
  3. Click Edit credentials.
  4. Check the Change startup options check box.
  5. Select from the following options:
    Automatic Select this option to automatically start the service account at system startup.
    Manual Select this option to prevent the service account from automatically starting at system startup. If you select this option, you must start the service account manually.
    Disabled Select this option to disable the service account at system startup.
  6. Click OK.
  7. Click Close.
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