How to Restore File Locations in the Vista System
- 1). Click on the "Start" button on your computer, and go to "All Programs."
- 2). Scroll down and click on "Accessories," then "System Tools." Alternatively, you can access the "Backup and Restore Center" by going into the "Control Panel" in the "Start" menu.
- 3). Click "Restore Files" and specify whether you would like to recover the files from the latest backup, or from a previous backup. Hit the "Next" button to continue.
- 4). Select the date that you would like to have the files recovered from. You may want an older version of the file for whatever reason, and all of the available backup points will be listed for you to choose from. When you have found the date you desire, click "Next."
- 5). Choose the files that you want to be restored by clicking the "Add Files" button and browsing your hard drives for the specific files and clicking "Add." Click the "Next" button when you have located them.
- 6). Indicate where you would like to have the files recovered to on your machine. By default, the files will be restored to their original location, but you can choose anywhere that you like by selecting "In the following folder." In that box, place the name of the folder that you wish to recover the files.
- 7). Click the "Start Restore" button to begin replacing the files.
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