Unable to restore files after Vista re-install

I used Microsoft Backup and Restore center to do a backup of key file
on Vista Ultimate. I used the back up files option not the back u
computer option.

I had to create a small backup on the external HDD in order for Backu
and Restore center to 'see' the backup. That done...

I used the Advanced Restore option, "Files from a backup made on
different computer", selected the drive of the backup HDD, then selec
the backup made before the Vista re-install.

Error: "Windows was not able to load the selcted backup set for th
following reason: The system cannot find the file specified
(0x80070002). Verify that this location is valid and try again, o
considcer choosing a different backup set."

The backup set has several dozen individual incremental backups. I
does see the small backup that I created, but not the original backup.

After extensive searching I see several similar issues with Microsof
Backup and Restore, but no resolution regarding restoring files afte
getting this error after an OS re-install. I have the same computer an
user name. The drive was different, but changing it did not make an
difference.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thank

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undisclosed wrote:
> I used Microsoft Backup and Restore center to do a backup of key files
> on Vista Ultimate. I used the back up files option not the back up
> computer option.
>
> I had to create a small backup on the external HDD in order for Backup
> and Restore center to 'see' the backup. That done...
>
> I used the Advanced Restore option, "Files from a backup made on a
> different computer", selected the drive of the backup HDD, then select
> the backup made before the Vista re-install.
>
> Error: "Windows was not able to load the selcted backup set for the
> following reason: The system cannot find the file specified.
> (0x80070002). Verify that this location is valid and try again, or
> considcer choosing a different backup set."
>
> The backup set has several dozen individual incremental backups. It
> does see the small backup that I created, but not the original backup.
>
> After extensive searching I see several similar issues with Microsoft
> Backup and Restore, but no resolution regarding restoring files after
> getting this error after an OS re-install. I have the same computer and
> user name. The drive was different, but changing it did not make any
> difference.
>
> Any help would be appreciated!
>
> Thanks
>
>

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> Re-Format Your Computer And Then Install Windows 7 RTM 90 Day Free Trial
> From http://www.technet.com/ (Hurry: Supplies Are Limited)!
>


What a ****ING useless response from the groups mentally retarded right wing
wacko who steals money from the State because he doesn't want to work.

Hi,

This error and its causes are described here, about halfway down the page:
http://blogs.technet.com/filecab/arc...s-updated.aspx

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
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"undisclosed" wrote in message
news:...
>
> I used Microsoft Backup and Restore center to do a backup of key files
> on Vista Ultimate. I used the back up files option not the back up
> computer option.
>
> I had to create a small backup on the external HDD in order for Backup
> and Restore center to 'see' the backup. That done...
>
> I used the Advanced Restore option, "Files from a backup made on a
> different computer", selected the drive of the backup HDD, then select
> the backup made before the Vista re-install.
>
> Error: "Windows was not able to load the selcted backup set for the
> following reason: The system cannot find the file specified.
> (0x80070002). Verify that this location is valid and try again, or
> considcer choosing a different backup set."
>
> The backup set has several dozen individual incremental backups. It
> does see the small backup that I created, but not the original backup.
>
> After extensive searching I see several similar issues with Microsoft
> Backup and Restore, but no resolution regarding restoring files after
> getting this error after an OS re-install. I have the same computer and
> user name. The drive was different, but changing it did not make any
> difference.
>
> Any help would be appreciated!
>
> Thanks
>
>
> --
> Jengle