Hi BTSabra,
Have you used the File menu within the NTBackup Restore tool to open the
..BKF archive. That might work.
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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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> 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:
>
> http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/...d11c1b3e_o.png
> 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?
>>
>> --
>> Regards,
>>
>> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Desktop Experience]
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>> Supporting Windows® 7, Vista & XP http://www.winhelponline.com
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>>
>>
>> "BTSabra" <BTSabra@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:C4C4BEF2-127E-4B03-BDBB-B74CDEA27CEE@xxxxxx 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:
>> >
>> >> 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.....
>> >> >>
>>
>>