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Windows 7 - Restore Files from Selected Backup Location - Create Shortcut Restore Files from Selected Backup Location - Create Shortcut How to Create a "Restore Files from Selected Backup Location" Shortcut
Published by Brink
12-19-2011
| Restore Files from Selected Backup Location - Create Shortcut How to Create a "Restore Files from Selected Backup Location" Shortcut  Information This will show you how to download and setup a Restore Files from Selected Backup Location "Restore Files (Advanced)" shortcut that will allow you to select a created backup from any local or network location, and restore selected files from the selected backup Windows 7 or Vista.
This shortcut is the same as if you clicked on the Select another backup to restore files from button in Backup and Restore.  Warning To be able to use this shortcut: - You must be logged in as an administrator.
EXAMPLE: Restore Files (Advanced) OPTION ONE
Download and Setup "Restore Files from Selected Backup Location" Shortcut
1. Click on the Download button below to download the file below.Restore_Files_from_Selected_Backup_Location_Shortcut.zip  2. Click on Save and save the .zip file to your desktop. 3. Open the downloaded .zip file, and extract (drag and drop) all of it's contents to your desktop. 4. Right click on the extracted Restore Files from Selected Backup Location.vbs file, click on Properties, General tab, and click on the Unblock button if available. NOTE: If you do not have a Unblock button under the General tab, then the file is already unblocked and you can continue on. 5. Right click on the now unblocked Restore Files from Selected Backup Location.vbs file, and click on Cut. 6. Navigate to C:\Windows in Windows Explorer, then right click on a empty area of the window and click on Paste to move the .vbs file here. 7. If prompted by UAC, then click on Continue and Yes. 8. Right click on the extracted Restore Files from Selected Backup Location shortcut, click on Properties, General tab, and click on the Unblock button if available. NOTE: If you do not have a Unblock button under the General tab, then the file is already unblocked and you can continue on. 9. You can now assign a keyboard shortcut, place in Quick Launch, or move this Restore Files from Selected Backup Location shortcut to where you like for easy use. OPTION TWO
To Remove the "Restore Files from Selected Backup Location" Shortcut
1. Delete the Restore Files from Selected Backup Location shortcut. 2. In Windows Explorer, navigate to the .vbs file below, right click on it, and click on Delete.C:\Windows\Restore Files from Selected Backup Location.vbs 3. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes. That's it,
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#1 | | Vista and Windows7, sometimes Ubuntu and Fedora |
Do I understand this right - this restores ALL files from the backup location?
| My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP, Dell, Gateway - 2 laptops and 2 desktops OS Vista and Windows7, sometimes Ubuntu and Fedora CPU from 1.6GHz Duo to 2.5GHz Quad Monitor(s) Displays 2x HP w2207 Keyboard with trackball - no mices Mouse terrible devices, who wants them Hard Drives 5x HDD, 2x SSD, 6x Externals Internet Speed DSL 6000 |
12-19-2011
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#2 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 |
Hello Wolfgang,
Nope. It allows you to select a created backup from any local or network location, and restore selected files from the selected backup. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 CPU Intel i7-980X 3.3 Ghz (3.48 Ghz OC'd) Motherboard ASUS P6X58D Premium Memory 12 GB (2GBx6) DDR3 PC3-16000 2000 MHz Kingston HyperX Graphics Card Sapphire HD5870 Eyefinity 6 2GB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889 Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 3x 27" Asus VE278Q Screen Resolution 1920x1080 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W Case Corsair Obsidian 800D Cooling Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme Copper CPU heat sink w/120 MM Hard Drives 160GB OCZ RevoDrive X2
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12-19-2011
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#3 | | Vista and Windows7, sometimes Ubuntu and Fedora |
| My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP, Dell, Gateway - 2 laptops and 2 desktops OS Vista and Windows7, sometimes Ubuntu and Fedora CPU from 1.6GHz Duo to 2.5GHz Quad Monitor(s) Displays 2x HP w2207 Keyboard with trackball - no mices Mouse terrible devices, who wants them Hard Drives 5x HDD, 2x SSD, 6x Externals Internet Speed DSL 6000 |
12-19-2011
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#4 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 |
You're welcome mate. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 CPU Intel i7-980X 3.3 Ghz (3.48 Ghz OC'd) Motherboard ASUS P6X58D Premium Memory 12 GB (2GBx6) DDR3 PC3-16000 2000 MHz Kingston HyperX Graphics Card Sapphire HD5870 Eyefinity 6 2GB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889 Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 3x 27" Asus VE278Q Screen Resolution 1920x1080 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W Case Corsair Obsidian 800D Cooling Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme Copper CPU heat sink w/120 MM Hard Drives 160GB OCZ RevoDrive X2
** 2 x 1TB Samsung HDD HD154UI SATA Internet Speed 50 Mb/s Download and 2 Mb/s Upload Other Info Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
** Lite-On iHBS212 12x BD Writer
** Samsung CLX-3175FW Printer
** Netgear WNDR3800 Router
** Motorola SBG6580 Cable Modem
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