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Old 08-03-2009   #8 (permalink)
BTSabra


 
 

Re: Can not get external HD BKF to run

As I mentioned, the NTBackup Restore Tool does not acknowledge the files. I
have them on an external hard drive and even transferred one to my current
desktop and still nothing.

See screen captures below:

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2665/...07ec3e15_o.png


Your assistance is appreciated. Thanks.
"Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP" wrote:
Quote:

> 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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> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Desktop Experience]
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> "BTSabra" <BTSabra@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> >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:
> >
Quote:

> >> Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP wrote:
> >> > 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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