Vista Complete Backup image 'not found' when trying Advanced Resto

I am trying to do a individual restore of some files contained in a complete
backup image that I created about 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately, Windows
Backup/Restore cant see this image even after I confirmed the backup was
successful and the image is in the WindowsImageBackup\<Machine Name> folder
on my external USB/Sata HD. Yet, even after this confirmation, a scan of this
HD by Windows Restore does not find the image.

Is there any way to open this backup to retrieve the files I need? I see a
few others have had the same issue. I am really starting to dislike the
Windows Backup/Restore process.

Individual files are not able to be restored from Complete PC Backup, "Back up
Computer", (it is an imaging application -- to restore your computer to a
previous state).

To restore individual files and folders you use "Back up files" (top option).


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"frustratedMike" <> wrote in message
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>I am trying to do a individual restore of some files contained in a complete
> backup image that I created about 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately, Windows
> Backup/Restore cant see this image even after I confirmed the backup was
> successful and the image is in the WindowsImageBackup\<Machine Name> folder
> on my external USB/Sata HD. Yet, even after this confirmation, a scan of this
> HD by Windows Restore does not find the image.
>
> Is there any way to open this backup to retrieve the files I need? I see a
> few others have had the same issue. I am really starting to dislike the
> Windows Backup/Restore process.

Right - I am using 'Advanced Restore'. Are you saying because I did only a
complete PC Backup, I cannot restore using Advanced restore off that backup
image? Doh!...

"Cal Bear '66" wrote:

> Individual files are not able to be restored from Complete PC Backup, "Back up
> Computer", (it is an imaging application -- to restore your computer to a
> previous state).
>
> To restore individual files and folders you use "Back up files" (top option).
>
>
> I Bleed Blue and Gold
> GO BEARS!
>
>
> "frustratedMike" <> wrote in message
> news889B9BA-BA25-4919-9311-...
> >I am trying to do a individual restore of some files contained in a complete
> > backup image that I created about 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately, Windows
> > Backup/Restore cant see this image even after I confirmed the backup was
> > successful and the image is in the WindowsImageBackup\<Machine Name> folder
> > on my external USB/Sata HD. Yet, even after this confirmation, a scan of this
> > HD by Windows Restore does not find the image.
> >
> > Is there any way to open this backup to retrieve the files I need? I see a
> > few others have had the same issue. I am really starting to dislike the
> > Windows Backup/Restore process.
>
>

There "might" be...but I am not aware of how to do it.

There was a discussion here some time ago, but I don't remember the details
since I use both backup options.

You might try using the MSDN backup blogs to see if there is a solution.


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"frustratedMike" <> wrote in message
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> Right - I am using 'Advanced Restore'. Are you saying because I did only a
> complete PC Backup, I cannot restore using Advanced restore off that backup
> image? Doh!...
>
> "Cal Bear '66" wrote:
>
>> Individual files are not able to be restored from Complete PC Backup, "Back
>> up
>> Computer", (it is an imaging application -- to restore your computer to a
>> previous state).
>>
>> To restore individual files and folders you use "Back up files" (top option).
>>
>>
>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>> GO BEARS!
>>
>>
>> "frustratedMike" <> wrote in message
>> news889B9BA-BA25-4919-9311-...
>> >I am trying to do a individual restore of some files contained in a complete
>> > backup image that I created about 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately, Windows
>> > Backup/Restore cant see this image even after I confirmed the backup was
>> > successful and the image is in the WindowsImageBackup\<Machine Name> folder
>> > on my external USB/Sata HD. Yet, even after this confirmation, a scan of
>> > this
>> > HD by Windows Restore does not find the image.
>> >
>> > Is there any way to open this backup to retrieve the files I need? I see a
>> > few others have had the same issue. I am really starting to dislike the
>> > Windows Backup/Restore process.
>>
>>