Extract files from backup VHD image


  1. pillainp
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    Extract files from backup VHD image


    My ST3500418AS 500GB died and took my Windows 7 with it, so I had to do a fresh install to another hard disk.
    Unfortunately, Backup and Restore cannot see the backup location from my previous install, so I can't get my files back that way.

    I presume that the VHD file I see in the backup folder is the system image of the previous install.

    Is there any way I can extract my files from this VHD using some software package, or even convert it to another format such as ISO and extract my files that way?

    There's a lot of great pics and stuff there that I don't even remember where I got it from, so I'm pretty desperate to get it all back.

    All help greatly appreciated.
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  3. Brink
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    Hello Pillainp,

    You may be able to extract them using either option below.

    System Image - Extract Files Using Disk Management

    or

    System Image - Extracting Files from using Virtual PC

    Hope this helps,
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  4. pillainp
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    Thanks for the prompt help.
    You've quite literally made my day.
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  6. Brink
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    You're most welcome Pillainp. :)
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