If you’re searching for chances are you’re maintaining a legacy environment, performing a disaster recovery, or upgrading an older Windows server. Let’s cut to the chase—this software is no longer sold by Veritas (which acquired Backup Exec from Symantec in 2016), but the ISO can still be accessed if you know where to look.

: Look for the Base and upgrade installers section. Select the ZIP file containing the full ISO for the product installer and click Download .

Backup Exec 15 supports the following 64-bit server operating systems:

: As of 2026, the entire Backup Exec product line is being phased out, with sales ending March 31, 2026 , and final End-of-Life for all versions set for April 30, 2029 . Technical Prerequisites for Installation

If you want to ensure a smooth deployment or plan a migration, let me know: The of your target media server

To access the ISO, you must visit the Veritas Support Download Center .

Minimum 64-bit Intel Xeon or AMD Opteron processor (Quad-core or higher recommended for deduplication workloads).

Backup Exec 15 introduced major performance boosts and expanded platform support over its predecessors. Key features include:

CRC errors during installation can be caused by many factors. Common reasons include: