How do i restore windows with backup discs? I was able to get back to original windows 10, i need the files off my backup discs.

HI BB. II'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, and Volunteer Moderator. If you will work with me I will be here to help until the issue is resolved.

How was the backup created? Which app or utility did you use?

Disks are never the best way to do this, but if you let me know what created them then I can guide you to try to retrieve your files from them.

Standing by here to help further.

HI Greg. I used the backup restore function in Windows.

When I tried to restore from my discs it placed a copy in my C: drive and a shortcut on Desktop. My system went down due to a power outage.

See here how to restore Windows backup:
http://www.howtogeek.com/220986/how-to-use-all-...
https://www.backblaze.com/pc-backup.html
https://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-work-file-h...

If none of those work here's how to access the files in a backup:
https://superuser.com/questions/526599/how-to-e...

Do you have any other backups, or are the original files still on the PC?

Here are my recommended backup methods I've been giving out for years, to avoid file loss which can often happen with built-in file backup and restore:

Your files should always be backed up because a hard drive can die at any time without notice. Some suggestions to help ease into this habit:

1) You can sync your Desktop, Documents and Pictures folder using OneDrive Backup, or just drag valuable files into OneDrive folder, offering 5gb free with additional space for cheap: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/116029-turn...

2) Google Drive has a new Backup that allows you to choose User folders (Documents, Pictures, etc.) to sync up to 15gb for free to their cloud in real time so it always has the latest version. https://www.google.com/intl/en-GB_ALL/drive/dow...

3) In addition I'd have an on-site hard copy backup. The best way to do this is to sort all of your files into their User folders and then drag or copy them to another hard drive, USB external or flash drive. Here's how to drag, copy or move large groups of files: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2086566/the-man...

4) Besides your files you should save a System Image back up to use in place of reinstall in 20 minutes. The best free alternative is Macrium: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/7363/macrium-ref... You can even use the Macrium program to mount and extract files from this image so it can serve as both image and file backup too.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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