Windows 7: Restoring files from a Vista backup to 7

Hi, bear with me, it's a little complicated...



I'm trying to restore files from a Vista backup into 7, but, once they're restored I can't find them.

It only affects files that were in the various 'my documents', 'my downloads' etc folders on my Vista install - files from other partitions etc restore fine.

It seems as if the files are definitely being restored somewhere, because if I restore them again I get 'would you like to overwrite these files' dialogs. I've tried searching for the filenames after they're restored but they don't appear. I think maybe it's possible that 7 is restoring them under a different user (although my user name on 7 is the same as it was on Vista).

Is there any way I can view these files?

Many thanks

Click on computer, then 'Local Disk C:\
Do you have a folder named C?
If you do, click to open it, then click on 'users' ... see if your restored files are in the folder with your name.

*** You may have to 'unhide'/show hidden files and folders.

Thanks Jacee

I do get the C folder each time I try to restore something, but it appears to only contain an empty Users folder. I've shown hidden files and folders but no joy. I think the files are in that folder somewhere - they just don't want to be found!

Hi, was there a resolution to the problem described in this thread. I am experiencing exactly the same problem and cannot seem to resolve it. Any help appreciated. The original thread is posted below.

"Hi, bear with me, it's a little complicated...

I'm trying to restore files from a Vista backup into 7, but, once they're restored I can't find them.

It only affects files that were in the various 'my documents', 'my downloads' etc folders on my Vista install - files from other partitions etc restore fine.

It seems as if the files are definitely being restored somewhere, because if I restore them again I get 'would you like to overwrite these files' dialogs. I've tried searching for the filenames after they're restored but they don't appear. I think maybe it's possible that 7 is restoring them under a different user (although my user name on 7 is the same as it was on Vista).

Is there any way I can view these files?

Many thanks "

Folders appear empty unless you use that Take Ownership program on the folder, then stuff appears. Be careful. Taking ownership in the wrong place can corrupt programs with no explanation. Be prepared to restore to an earlier time.

Thanks. How do I use the take ownership function? Is it in control panel somewhere?

Cheers

This Geek site explains Take Ownership Add "Take Ownership" to Explorer Right-Click Menu in Win 7 or Vista - How-To Geek

Hi folks, still can't seem to see the file even though I've tried the take ownership option. Because I can't see the directory, I can't apply the new ownership rules. Any other options I may be able to try?

Cheers