IDC Logo

Veeam #1 Worldwide in
Data Recovery & Protection in 2H'22

LEARN MORE

Error “Check share name failed” during install

KB ID: 1865
Product: Veeam Backup & Replication
Version: 5.x, 6.x, 7.x
Published: 2014-04-14
Last Modified: 2020-08-13
mailbox
Get weekly article updates
By subscribing, you are agreeing to have your personal information managed in accordance with the terms of Veeam's Privacy Notice.

Cheers for trusting us with the spot in your mailbox!

Now you’re less likely to miss what’s been brewing in our knowledge base with this weekly digest

error icon

Oops! Something went wrong.

Please try again later.

Challenge

Veeam Backup & Replication installer halts with the error “Check share name failed.”

Cause

The “Server” service is either not started or non-existent.

Solution

If the “Server” service is present, start the service.
 
If the “Server” service is not present, follow these steps:
 
1.    Click Start, Run. Type ncpa.cpl and press [ENTER]
2.    Right-click on the LAN connection, and choose Properties
3.    Click Install
4.    Select Service, and click Add
5.    Select File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
6.    Click OK.
 
To submit feedback regarding this article, please click this link: Send Article Feedback
To report a typo on this page, highlight the typo with your mouse and press CTRL + Enter.

Spelling error in text

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Thank you!

Thank you!

Your feedback has been received and will be reviewed.

Oops! Something went wrong.

Please try again later.

You have selected too large block!

Please try select less.

KB Feedback/Suggestion

This form is only for KB Feedback/Suggestions, if you need help with the software open a support case
By submitting, you are agreeing to have your personal information managed in accordance with the terms of Veeam's Privacy Notice.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Verify your email to continue your product download
We've sent a verification code to:
  • Incorrect verification code. Please try again.
An email with a verification code was just sent to
Didn't receive the code? Click to resend in sec
Didn't receive the code? Click to resend
Start using Veeam:
Download the product
&
Activate the license key
Thank you!

Thank you!

Your feedback has been received and will be reviewed.

error icon

Oops! Something went wrong.

Please try again later.