Used Windows to backup files...


  1. Posts : 146
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-Bit
       #1

    Used Windows to backup files...


    Hey guys, so I want to install Windows 7 on this notebook I have. I backed up all the info I had using the option Windows provided me with, their backup tool on Windows XP.
    My question is, will I be able to use this file to restore all of my files on Windows 7?
    It says:
    "Type of file: Windows Backup File"
    "Open with: Windows backup Utility".

    I just want to make sure I can use this to restore my personal data after I formatt everything and install W7.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 6,330
    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
       #2

    Hello BDani,

    MS does have a utility for this
    Description of the Windows NT Backup Restore Utility for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

    Read this thread as it sounds like some people have problems with this
    Windows 7 restore of XP backup - Microsoft Community

    Looking at your specs you have a Win 7 desktop.
    You could try installing the utility on the desktop and see if you can read/restore the XP backup file.
    That way you would test this before installing Win 7 on the notebook.

    If you have problems you could then consider a different approach, perhaps even just copy your XP personal data to the desktop (or external HD) and then copy it back to the notebook after installing Win 7.
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 13:50.
Find Us