How To Restore Backup Files In Windows XP

Author: Selah Medina

Creating backup of our valuable data is the best habit to protect our files from any bad situation. In Windows XP, Microsoft has provided in-build feature to create backup which is the best as well safest method of creating backup. In the following content we will find out how to create backup in Windows XP and how to restore them in any situation.

"Backup files plays the most important role in saving our data. These files are nothing but the replica of our original file. We should always create a habit to take backup of our valuable data so that if we face any situation regarding data loss or corruption issue we can still find our data in backup files and can easily restore them whenever needed."

Create backup in windows XP: In Windows XP we have Ntbackup.exe feature in-build which helps to create backup easily. Files which we create with the help of such utility are called BKF Files. You can easily run ntbackup.exe file and simply create bkf file. Now lets learn how to restore backup files in Windows XP.

Restore backup in windows XP: There are some situations where we have to restore our backed up files. There are two methods to restore backup files in Windows XP. Let us see the first manual method and then the other method which helps to restore file if we find any error while accessing the first solution.

  1. Manual Solution: In this method we will discuss about the manual solution i.e. solution without any help of third party. Follow the given steps and restore your files easily.

  • Run ntbackup.exe file from the three files mentioned – ntbackup.exe, ntmsapi.dll and vssapi.dll

    Note: The path of these files – C:\Windows\System32 folder onto a flash drive in Windows XP.

  • 1. Ignore the pop-up message and Click OK.

  • 2. Click NEXT on Wizard page.

  • 3. Select "restore files and setting" option to restore your files.

  • 4. Browse for the file which you want to restore.

  • 5. View the file select and check-box those which you want to restore.

  • 6. Select "Advance Option" and select the location where you want to save your file.

  • 7. Click on "Finish" option and your file is restored.

2. Alternative Solution: Manual method doesn’t allow you to restore corrupt bkf files as it will display some error. To get rid from such errors you can easily use Windows Backup Recovery software such as BKF REPAIR TOOL which will easily repair your bkf files and will allow you to restore your files within few clicks. Lets find out the steps to use BKF repair tool to restore backup files in Windows XP.

  • 1. Download BKF Repair tool and Run the software.

  • 2. Select the bkf file which you want to restore.

  • 3. Choose any of the scanning option such as Quick Mode, Deep Mode and Range Based Mode

  • 4. Once your file is scanned you can view your files.

  • 5. You can check-mark for those files which you want to restore.

  • 6. Select "Extract" option and choose the location where you want to save your file.

  • 7. Once extraction process is complete you can view your files.

Conclusion: There are two method discussed about how to restore backup files in Windows XP. One manual method and another third party solution. You can easily restore your files with the help of BKF Repair Tool and this method is compatible with latest version of Windows OS such as with it’s help you can restore your BKF Files in Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and all below version of Windows.

Source: http://www.bkfexplorer.com/restore-windows-xp-backup.html