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Connect to existing backup after reinstalling Windows

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Hi, I recently reinstalled Windows because of suspected malware. Now I don't know how to set up Veeam so that it connects to my existing backup. I'd be very grateful for any help. Thanks!
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Re: Connect to existing backup after reinstalling Windows

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You simply need to reinstall the Veeam Agent for Windows and start the backup job configuration process. When prompted to specify backup storage hit the "Map backup" option to re-point the agent to your prior backup chain. See https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/agent ... ver=50#map
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Re: Connect to existing backup after reinstalling Windows

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Thank you and sorry - I should have specified that the backup is on a server. Can I connect to it the same way or do I need to set it up again on the server? If the latter, should I post my question in a different forum?
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Re: Connect to existing backup after reinstalling Windows

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It doesn't matter where the chain was stored (VBR repo, shared folder, local USB) the process is still the same. Point at whatever repository type you previously used and select "Map Backup"
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Re: Connect to existing backup after reinstalling Windows

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When I go through the menu to set up a new backup, I can select "local storage" or "Veeam backup repository". When I select the latter, the "Map Backup" button is not shown. I can only enter the backup server name or IP address. When I do that, I get the following error message:

Unable to obtain a Veeam Agent for Windows license from the backup server.
Unable to process host: [computer name] is already registered.
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Re: Connect to existing backup after reinstalling Windows

Post by ronnmartin61 »

The reason you're not seeing it is because it's only exposed in the next step of the wizard which is not appearing because of the error. I did some additional checking and since you reinstalled rather than recovered from backup we do not expose the old chain for security reasons (see post462906.html?hilit=already%20registered#p462906). Probably easiest to run this through support. It may be as simple as revoking the machine's license on the VBR host but I don't have time to test personally...
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