Can a Windows generated backup from the Windows 7 Beta be restored onto Windows Vista?
Q. I’m using the Windows 7 Beta right now and I backup my data using the backup program built into windows to my external hard drive. I’m wondering if this backup would be able to be restored onto Windows Vista, because I want to go back to Vista. Thanks.
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Hi Q-ington,
The short answer is no. You’re going to need to use your backup discs that you created before you installed Windows 7 and use the recovery discs for your operating system.
Cheers,
Ron
Windows Outreach Team
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