How to manually apply patch updates for Agent for Windows (a.k.a. Remote Agent, AWS. RAWS)

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Resolution

If a fast root cause and fix to why a push install/update does not work OR cannot be used due to the site policy follow the next steps:

1. Uninstall Veritas Backup Exec Remote Agent for Windows from Programs and Features.

2. Manually install Veritas Backup Exec Remote Agent for Windows.

Refer Article: 100008039 for manual installation.

 

 Note: Depending on the Windows Operating System and Microsoft Windows Installer request(s),  the uninstall or install of the Remote Agent may prompt for a reboot of the server.

 

Issue/Introduction

Remote Agents are needed updating after applying patch updates for Backup Exec server. However, a push update can fail for some reason. For example, Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) has been disabled by site policy.