Vista - RE: Vista's Backup Utility Failed to Restore Backup

I think I figured my problem out... It says the backup location isn't
available, but if I just go ahead and ignore that, and click 'next', I get to
a place where I can choose to restore files or folders, or even to search for
a file (which didn't work to well in my opinion...). When I click either
files or folders, it opens up another window that shows storage areas. What
got me confused, was I thought I was looking at my computer NOW... but it was
the backup, and it was making it easier to find things, by showing them where
they were on my computer BEFORE the Recovery!

So all I had to do was open the 'C Drive', then choose what I wanted to
restore. This process hasn't been easy with this revelation, but at least I
know I can GET to the files... I'm starting with restoring my 'user' file,
and we'll see what else I need as I reinstall my programs...