Restore filesTo open restore files in the Backup and Restore Center, follow these steps:
Note: The following screens may vary slightly, depending on what options are selected.
- From the Windows Vista default Start menu, click Control Panel.
- In the Control Panel Home View window, click Back up your computer.
- In the Back up your computer window, click Restore files.
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- In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue.
- In the What do you want to restore? window, select the appropriate option, and then click Next.
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- In the Select the files and folders to restore window, add the desired files or folders. You can also search for desired files and folders.
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- Once the desired files and folders are selected, click Next.
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- In the Where do you want to save the restored files? window, select the desired location, and then click Start restore.
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- Files are restored.
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Note: If a duplicate file exists, a Copy File dialog box appears. Select the appropriate action.
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- In the Successfully restored files dialog box, click Finish.
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