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Question

How do I use my backed up filed?

Jun 23, 2012 5:13AM PDT

Had to have windows reinstalled. Had been backed up on Maxtor external drive. Called company they say to just paste this onto my desktop.
I did this but think I am missing something as everything just remains the same.
Do I have to tell my computer to do something with this backup which is sitting on my desktop in a folder?

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