Can't restore data from backup file since re-installing XP

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Anyone able to advise on this:

Following intermittent freezing and general glitchy performance, I was
advised to re-install XP as a clean install. I first backed up all my data
files using the utility which came with the original OEM machine.

During the re-installation, I first formatted the C partition, then did the
install from the CD which came with my system. It installed a basic looking
XP (no icons on the desktop, apart from the recycle bin) but the backup file
is still there on the D drive (Phew!). However, the backup/recover utility
doesn't appear under the accessories so I can't actually restore my data.

Any assistance gratefully received.

Andrew

 

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Installing the Backup Program on the Home Version
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windowsxp_tips.htm#backup_home

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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"Unrecovered" wrote:

| Anyone able to advise on this:
|
| Following intermittent freezing and general glitchy performance, I was
| advised to re-install XP as a clean install. I first backed up all my data
| files using the utility which came with the original OEM machine.
|
| During the re-installation, I first formatted the C partition, then did the
| install from the CD which came with my system. It installed a basic looking
| XP (no icons on the desktop, apart from the recycle bin) but the backup file
| is still there on the D drive (Phew!). However, the backup/recover utility
| doesn't appear under the accessories so I can't actually restore my data.
|
| Any assistance gratefully received.
|
| Andrew