Restoring from backups created with a previous computer

[RonB]

I have backup files created from a previous laptop from which I want to
restore a file. When I try restoring I only get lists of backups created
using the backup/restore utility from my current laptop.
How can I restore from the older Windows backup files (they were also
created using the backup/restore utility in Windows XP Pro)?

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

I have backup files created from a previous laptop from which I want
to restore a file. When I try restoring I only get lists of backups
created using the backup/restore utility from my current laptop.
How can I restore from the older Windows backup files (they were also
created using the backup/restore utility in Windows XP Pro)?

Presuming NTBackup, you need to catalog the restore file/medium first, IIRC.
Then you'll be able to see what it contains.

 

[RonB]

Thanks Lanwench but it isn't NTBackup it's the backup utility in XP Pro
accessories. Is it possible to generate this catalogue using XP Pro
backup/restore (I didn't see such an option)?

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Thanks Lanwench but it isn't NTBackup it's the backup utility in XP
Pro accessories.

Ah. Well, that *is* NTBackup.

Is it possible to generate this catalogue using XP
Pro backup/restore (I didn't see such an option)?

I don't use the wizard intefcace - I use the classic one.

Restore & Manage Media tab
Right-click on "file" on the left / catalog file / browse & find the file.