While installing the DLO (Desktop and Laptop Option) license, the installation fails with ERROR: Error 1606.Could not access network location \\\C$\Program Files\Symantec\Backup Exec\DATA

Article:TECH69386  |  Created: 2009-01-03  |  Updated: 2011-08-27  |  Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH69386
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Technical Solution


Environment

Problem



While installing the DLO (Desktop and Laptop Option) license, the installation fails with ERROR: Error 1606.Could not access network location \\\C$\Program Files\Symantec\Backup Exec\DATA


Error



Error 1606. Could not access network location \\\C$\Program Files\Symantec\Backup Exec\DATA.


Solution




Make sure that the Backup Exec Server is not being accessed remotely (Not via RDP, VNC, Terminal Session, etc...) when attempting to install the license. Try logging in locally using a user with full administrator rights and attempt to add the DLO License/Option once again.  

Open the Registry Editor and check for and remove the following registry keys:

Warning: Incorrect use of the Windows registry editor may prevent the operating system from functioning properly. Great care should be taken when making changes to a Windows registry. Registry modifications should only be carried-out by persons experienced in the use of the registry editor application. It is recommended that a complete backup of the registry and workstation be made prior to making any registry changes.

- HKLM\SOFTWARE\SYMANTEC\BACKUP EXEC FOR WINDOWS\BACKUP EXEC\13.0\DLO UPGRADE VERSION
- HKLM\SOFTWARE\SYMANTEC\BACKUP EXEC FOR WINDOWS\DLO
- HKLM\SOFTWARE\SYMANTEC\BACKUP EXEC FOR WINDOWS\DLO\3.0\ADMINCONSOLE\INSTALLPATH
- HKLM\SOFTWARE\SYMANTEC\BACKUP EXEC FOR WINDOWS\DLO\ADMINCONSOLE\INSTALLPATH

Under HKLM\SOFTWARE\SYMANTEC\BACKUP EXEC FOR WINDOWS\BACKUP EXEC\13.0\INSTALL
..Delete the DWORD "DLO Upgrade Version"

Check for the existence of the DLO folder and remove it:
..Program Files\Symantec\Backup Exec\DLO

Reboot the server and perform the installation again.

If the error still occurs, perform the steps listed in the TechNotes in the Related Articles Section below.

 

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SourceError Code
Value1606
Description

Could not access network location \\\C$\Program Files\Symantec\Backup Exec\DATA.



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