Running an existing backup job immediately

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
If you have a backup job already defined, you can use Run Backup Now to make a recovery point immediately. This feature is sometimes useful if you are about to install a software program. Or, maybe you have modified a large number of files and you do not want to wait for a regularly scheduled backup.
You can run an existing backup job at any time.
To run an existing backup immediately from the notification area
  1. On the Windows desktop, right-click the Veritas System Recovery notification area icon.
  2. Click Run Backup Now.
  3. Click a backup job to start the backup.
If the menu displays No Jobs, you must start Veritas System Recovery and define a backup.
To run an existing backup immediately from within Veritas System Recovery
  1. On the Tasks menu, click Run or Manage Backups.
  2. Select a backup from the list, and then click Run Now.