Setting default options for the Windows notification area

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
You can turn on the Veritas System Recovery icon or turn it off as required. You can choose to show only error messages, or to show both error messages and other information, such as the completion of a backup.
To adjust default notification area settings
  1. On the Tasks menu, click Options.
  2. Click Tray Icon , and then select the options you want to use for the notification area.
    Show system tray icon Displays the Veritas System Recovery icon in the notification area.
    You must select this option to enable or disable any of the remaining options.
    Show missed backups Notifies you when a backup was scheduled but did not run.
    For example, it notifies you when your computer was turned off at the time a backup was scheduled to run.
    Show system tray questions Offers you helpful prompts in the form of questions that can help you keep your data backed up.
    Show status messages Displays the messages about the status of backup operations. For example, a backup has started, or your backup destination is about to get full.
    Show error messages Displays the error messages when errors occur so that you can resolve any issues that might hinder data protection.
  3. Click OK.
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