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Old 08-03-2009   #7 (permalink)
Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP


 
 

Re: Can not get external HD BKF to run

I've used the NTBackup Restore Tool in the past with positive results. What
error do you get when you attempt to open a .BKF file using NTBackup?

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Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Desktop Experience]
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"BTSabra" <BTSabra@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I have the same problems trying to open a .bkf file. Files were from a
> previous driving using XP Pro and now trying to open with a 32-bit Vista.
> I
> followed the instructions listed and still nothing. The NT Back-up
> Restore
> Utility does not even recognize the files.
>
> Effective suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.
>
> "Gordon" wrote:
>
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>> Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP wrote:
Quote:

>> > Here you go!
>> >
>> > Restore a backup created on a previous version of Windows - Windows
>> > Vista
>> > Help:
>> > http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...ca1ab1033.mspx
>> >
>> >
>>
>> Wouldn't it just have been better if MS had done some joined-up thinking
>> in the first place? This issue appeared with XP as well.....
>>

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