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.