Vista - C:/System Recovery file folder/C/<my files>

mebits · 07-30-2009

I came across this question and it did not appear to the be answered:

Quote:

Hi. I just completed a system recovery using the created discs
without a hitch. However, prior to this, I used the backup wizard
to backup all documents, settings, and program files onto an external
hard drive. After recovering the system, I also attempted to restore
the backup files--which went fine and it deposited all of the files
from my previous C: drive into a " recovery files " folder on my C:
drive. However, therein lies the problem. I have no idea how to actually
restore programs and settings (documents are there just fine). Do I copy
and paste over the identical folder I have now (i.e. copying over the ones
that don't have the previous data)? What about reinstalling all
the non-factory programs? It said it was supposed to do all of
this, but all I get is a folder filled with program files that I have no
idea what to do with... HELP!

Can someone please answer this question, I have the same problem. I needed to do a full recovery, have completed the process, but I don't know how to get all of my programs and setting back in the original working order.

Do I need to copy all of the folders from the

C:/System Recovery file folder/C/<my folders and files>

over to the C:/ drive?

over to of the folders and files already there?

It took me 8 hours to complete the Recovery process, and I didn;t have a choice to choose another location of the recovery files/. I really hope I don't have to go through another 8 hours to copy the folders&files back to the C:/drive.

**Ardneh** · 07-30-2009

Did you use Windows or an aftermarket backup application?

mebits · 07-30-2009

I used the Windows Recovery that was already on the PC, not an aftermarket app. It might be the HP backup recovery system.

I'd show a screenshot, but my Adobe Photoshop is in C:/System Recovery file folder/C/Adobe and I can't open the program.

Mainly because I can't find any .exe files in the System Recovery File folder, but that's just one more problem....

I apologize for being so confused.

07-30-2009	#1 (permalink)
mebits Vista home Premium 2 posts	C:/System Recovery file folder/C/<my files> I came across this question and it did not appear to the be answered: Quote: Hi. I just completed a system recovery using the created discs without a hitch. However, prior to this, I used the backup wizard to backup all documents, settings, and program files onto an external hard drive. After recovering the system, I also attempted to restore the backup files--which went fine and it deposited all of the files from my previous C: drive into a " recovery files " folder on my C: drive. However, therein lies the problem. I have no idea how to actually restore programs and settings (documents are there just fine). Do I copy and paste over the identical folder I have now (i.e. copying over the ones that don't have the previous data)? What about reinstalling all the non-factory programs? It said it was supposed to do all of this, but all I get is a folder filled with program files that I have no idea what to do with... HELP! Can someone please answer this question, I have the same problem. I needed to do a full recovery, have completed the process, but I don't know how to get all of my programs and setting back in the original working order. Do I need to copy all of the folders from the *C:/System Recovery file folder/C/<my folders and files>* over to the C:/ drive? over to of the folders and files already there? It took me 8 hours to complete the Recovery process, and I didn;t have a choice to choose another location of the recovery files/. I really hope I don't have to go through another 8 hours to copy the folders&files back to the C:/drive.
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07-30-2009	#2 (permalink)
Ardneh Vista Home Premium 32bit 452 posts	Re: C:/System Recovery file folder/C/<my files> Did you use Windows or an aftermarket backup application?
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07-30-2009	#3 (permalink)
mebits Vista home Premium 2 posts	Re: C:/System Recovery file folder/C/<my files> I used the Windows Recovery that was already on the PC, not an aftermarket app. It might be the HP backup recovery system. I'd show a screenshot, but my Adobe Photoshop is in C:/System Recovery file folder/C/Adobe and I can't open the program. Mainly because I can't find any .exe files in the System Recovery File folder, but that's just one more problem.... I apologize for being so confused. Last edited by mebits; 07-30-2009 at 05:13 PM..
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