Using the Veritas System Recovery Agent

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
You can use the Veritas System Recovery tray icon in the Windows notification area to quickly access a variety of useful tasks.
To use the Veritas System Recovery Agent
  • On the Windows notification area, do one of the following:
    • Right-click the Veritas System Recovery tray icon, and then click Reconnect to restart the service automatically.
You cannot run a backup until the service is running.
  • If Veritas System Recovery is installed on the computer, double-click the Veritas System Recovery tray icon to start the program.
If only the agent is installed, double-clicking the tray icon only displays an About dialog box.
  • If the computer has the software installed, right-click the Veritas System Recovery tray icon to display a menu of common agent tasks.
See About the Veritas System Recovery Agent.
See About managing the Veritas System Recovery Agent through Windows Services.