Running Veritas System Recovery using different user rights

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
If the permissions for a user are insufficient for running Veritas System Recovery, you can use the Run As feature in Windows. The Run As feature lets you run the software using an account that has sufficient rights. This situation is true even if you are not currently logged on with the account.
To perform Run As from Windows
  1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start > All Programs > Veritas System Recovery.
  2. Right-click Veritas System Recovery, and then clickRun As.
  3. In the Run As dialog box, click The following user to log onto with another account.
  4. In the User name and Password fields, enter the account name and password that you want to use, and then click OK.
See About controlling access to Veritas System Recovery.
See Enabling users or groups to access Veritas System Recovery.
See Changing permissions for a user or a group.
See Disabling access for users or groups to Veritas System Recovery.