How to Restore My Back Up Files When Vista Crashes
Many people back up their computer files on a regular basis. However, not many people have actually had to restore their system from a backup file after a Vista crash. Fortunately, Microsoft Windows Vista provides a very useful way for people to set up system backups, as well as restore their files from these backups. All you need is a backup file saved from before the crash as well as a reinstalled and functioning Vista installation.
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Things You'll Need
- External storage device with stable backup file
- Properly reinstalled Vista operating system
Instructions
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Connect your computer to the storage location of the backup file.
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Click on the Windows button in the lower left-hand corner of the screen.
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Click "All Programs" and then navigate to the "Accessories" folder.
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Scroll to the "System Tools" folder, then select the "Backup Status and Configuration" option.
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Choose the "Restore files" option on the left on the window.
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Click the "Advanced Restore" option.
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Select the "Files from a backup made on a different computer" option, then click the "Next" button.
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Select the location of the backup, then click the "Next" button.
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Choose the backup files to restore, then click "Next."
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Select the option to restore the files to their original locations, then click "Start Restore."
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Click "Finish" after the message "Successfully restored files" appears on the screen.
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Tips & Warnings
Save multiple system backup files. If the computer crashed once, it may crash again.
Always save your backup files to a secondary location, such as an external hard drive, online file storage location, or network hard drive.
Corrupt back up files may not restore properly.
