System requirements

Last published : Sep 28, 2026
The following table lists the system requirements for Arctera System Recovery to function properly.

Table: Minimum system requirements

Component Minimum requirements
Operating system You can find a list of compatible operating systems, platforms, and
applications at the following URL:
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US
RAM The minimum memory required for Arctera System Recovery is 4 GB.
Available hard disk space The following list indicates the hard disk space requirements for Arctera System Recovery and other items\:
- When you install the entire product: Approximately 1 GB is required for a full install, depending on the language of the product you select.
- Recovery points: Sufficient hard disk space on a local hard disk or network server for storing recovery points. The size of recovery points depends on the amount of data you have backed up and the type of recovery point that is stored.
- LightsOut Restore: 2 GB
DVD-ROM drive or The drive must be capable of being used as the startup drive from
USB drive Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) and BIOS-based
computers.
Software The following Microsoft .Net Framework versions are required for installing and using Arctera System Recovery\:
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 or later: Required to run and use Arctera System Recovery.
- Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable
- Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable
- Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable
- By default, Windows Server 2012 R2 operating systems are installed with .Net version 4.7 or later.
If you want to restore emails using the Granular Restore Option , you must have Microsoft Outlook 2007, 2010, or 2013 installed.