How to access user files from previous computer's backup

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  1. Posts : 390
    Windows 10 Pro, Ver. 21H2 (OS Build 19044.1706)
       #1

    How to access user files from previous computer's backup


    Hello All,
    Now that I'm on Windows 10 I found I have the need to access user files from an old backup when this machine was Windows 7. The Macrium backup gives me everything I need with the exception of the ability to view/access my prior user files.
    Can someone point me to the necessary steps to do this.
    Advance appreciation sent to all who read and/or reply. :)
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    Apologies if I have posted this in the wrong location and thanks to whoever moves it for me!

    Best,
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  2. Posts : 8,057
    windows 10
       #2

    Old backup if NTFS will be owned by the old account even if the name is the same the sid won't be the same restore the files then take ownership of them
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  3. Posts : 390
    Windows 10 Pro, Ver. 21H2 (OS Build 19044.1706)
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks Samuria,
    That's the part I'm unsure of: Taking Ownership of. I'm sure it's not difficult, but I don't know the steps.
    Best,
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  4. Posts : 4,511
    several
       #4

    When you have browsed and selected image/folder, there should be "enable access to restricted folders" checkbox.
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  5. Posts : 390
    Windows 10 Pro, Ver. 21H2 (OS Build 19044.1706)
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Samuria,
    Sounds easy, but here's what I got:

    How to access user files from previous computer's backup-1-denied.jpgHow to access user files from previous computer's backup-2-security-tab.jpgHow to access user files from previous computer's backup-3-unable-display-current-owner.jpgHow to access user files from previous computer's backup-4-advanced-security-settings.jpg

    and I'm not sure how to proceed from here.
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  6. Posts : 2,799
    Linux Mint 20.1 Win10Prox64
       #6

    You did not follow @SIW2 advice, put check marks as shown:
    How to access user files from previous computer's backup-2017-01-18_12-10-36.png
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  7. Posts : 390
    Windows 10 Pro, Ver. 21H2 (OS Build 19044.1706)
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Thanks topgundcp,
    I've been mounting the Macrium Image file; your capture isn't familiar to me. But am wondering if I should be opening Macrium to execute backup viewing? And perhaps that's where I can do this.
    Best,
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 2,799
    Linux Mint 20.1 Win10Prox64
       #8

    jdUnionngarden said:
    Thanks topgundcp,
    I've been mounting the Macrium Image file; your capture isn't familiar to me. But am wondering if I should be opening Macrium to execute backup viewing? And perhaps that's where I can do this.
    Best,
    Just double click on the backup image (.mrimg extension) , you'd get the screen above.
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  9. Posts : 18,424
    Windows 11 Pro
       #9

    You can also check the make writeable box. That will allow you to change permissions at the NTFS level and then copy the files out with the new permissions you set.
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  10. Posts : 390
    Windows 10 Pro, Ver. 21H2 (OS Build 19044.1706)
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Great.
    Thanks very much!
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