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title: "Step 1. Launch Splash Window"
description: "To launch the splash window, perform the following steps: Log in to the machine where the Veeam Orchestrator Server Service component is installed. Use an account with the local Administrator rights. Mount the installation image."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vro/userguide/launch_splash_window_upgrade.html"
breadcrumb: "User Guide > Deployment > Upgrading Veeam Recovery Orchestrator > Step 1. Launch Splash Window"
dateModified: "2026-08-26"
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# Step 1. Launch Splash Window

To launch the splash window, perform the following steps:

1. Log in to the machine where the Veeam Orchestrator Server Service component is installed. Use an account with the local Administrator rights.
2. Mount the installation image. The setup will open a splash screen.
3. Click **Upgrade**.

[![Upgrading Veeam Recovery Orchestrator](images/upgrading_vao_splash.png "Upgrading Veeam Recovery Orchestrator")](images/upgrading_vao_splash.png){.toggle scale=80}