How to Open Files in a Backup Folder on a Gateway Laptop

Opening and examining the files stored in the backup folder of your Gateway laptop will enable you to peruse their contents, ensuring that the information contained therein is the information you want to restore before performing a system restore of the computer. You can accomplish this by utilizing the file manipulation tools in your operating system to access the files, thus selecting the appropriate program to read the designated file type.

Instructions

1. Right-click "Start" and select "Explore" on your Gateway laptop.

2. Click on "Tools," open "Folder Options," click on the "View" tab, check the box to "Show Hidden Files" and un-check the box to "Hide Protected Files." This enables you to view all files in the Backup folder, even hidden ones.

3. Click "Computer," click the drive containing your Backup folder (typically the D drive) and double-click the "Backup" folder.

4. Right-click the file to be opened and select "Open with." Choose the program you want to use to open the file to access its contents.

References

• Microsoft Support: How to Change or Select Which Program Starts When You Double-Click a File in Windows XP