Fatal Error when installing Backup Exec Media Server or Remote Agent

Article:TECH124727  |  Created: 2010-01-09  |  Updated: 2010-01-10  |  Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH124727
Article Type
Technical Solution

Environment

Problem



Fatal Error when installing Backup Exec Media Server or Remote Agent

Error



The install failed with an unexpected error: Configuration system failed to initialize

Solution



Issue:
When installing Backup Exec Media Server or Remote Agent a Fatal Error may appear during install.

Note: Backup Exec installer now requires .NET 2.0 for installation of Backup Exec Media Server or Remote Agent.

Cause:
Possible corruption in .NET 2.0 install.

Solution:
If an error occurs during install of Backup Exec Media server .NET 2.0 may need to have one or both of the following competed
  • Run a Repair install of .Net 2.0.
  • Uninstall .NET 2.0 and Reinstall.

Note: If the .NET 2.0 is uninstalled for a Media Server Installation the Backup Exec installer will install .NET 2.0 during the pre install function.


Please see the below Article from Microsoft on how to Repair .NET 2.0
 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306160



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347063


Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH124727


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