Windows NT Backup Restore Utility for Windows 7

The NT Backup Restore Utility restores backups that are made on Windows XP and on Windows Server 2003 to computers that are running Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

The utility is available in the form of a hotfix. You have to request the hotfix. Microsoft will send you an email mentioning the link and a password. You will require the password to be able to extract the files. Once you have extracted them, click on the .msu file to run the NT Backup Restore Utility.

The NT Backup Restore Utility will be listed in the Start menu under  Accessories.

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UPDATE: You can also download it from Microsoft directly now – Download Page.

Windows Vista users may want to go here. This Windows® operating system supplemental utility restores backups made on Microsoft® Windows XP and Windows Server® 2003 to computers running Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.

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