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How to restore data in Windows 7?

Restore Data in Windows 7.

    1. Connect an external drive or insert a writable disc, click Start and click Control Panel.
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    2. On Control Panel, under System and Security, click Backup your computer.
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    3. If the external hard drive is not connected during Data Restore, the following error will occur.
    Note: Connect the external hard drive if it's not yet connected.
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    4. Select Restore my files.
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    5. This window will prompt user to browse the Data to be restored. Click Browse for folders.
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    6. Click the specific Data to be restored, and click Add folder.
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    7. Once Data folder is added, click Next.
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    8. This window will prompt user for the location to restore the Data to.
    Note: In the original location will restore the Data to its original location. Otherwise select In the following location: and click Browse.
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    9. If a file with the same name is already existing, the following message will appear.
    Note: Select one of the given options.
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    10. Data restoration will proceed.
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    11. Click Finish once Data restoration is done. 
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