Restoring Files with the Restore Window

 
  To restore files using the Restore window:

  1. Click Blank Restore Job in the Startup window, or click the Restore tab from the Main or Program window.

    The Restore window appears.

  2. Select the backup device containing the files you wish to restore.

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  3. To choose your files from your backup device instead of from the catalog on your hard disk, select Device view. See File Views.
  4. Place a checkmark in the box next to the drive and files you want to restore.

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  5. To change your restore location, select another location in the Where to restore box. See Where to Restore.

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  6. To change your restore options, click Options. Change the settings for the restore job under the options tabs, click Apply, then click OK. See How to Restore.
  7. On the Restore window, click Start.
  8. The Media Required box appears, follow the instructions on your screen, then click OK.

Restore Progress Window

The Restore Progress window appears when you click OK, and provides information about your restore job. It is divided into three sections.

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The top section lists the selected backup device and the name of your media. It also displays the current status of your restore job.

The center section displays a progress bar and the time elapsed since the start of restore.

The bottom section lists the name of the file currently being restored, and the estimated number and size of the files restored.

You can cancel the restore job at any time by clicking the Cancel button or pressing Esc.

When the restore job is complete, the Cancel button changes to OK and a Report button is displayed below it. Click Report for a summary of your restore or click OK to continue.