windows.old

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Hi I just installed windows vista and I thought I backed up my files but I
didn't and now I can't find the windows.old files, where can I find it? I
tried on Start Search but I didn't fint it.
Thanks!!!
 
It should be on your C:\ drive, and just a folder called windows.old. You
should find your files in there.

To get there, you can click on "Computer", then "Local Disk (c:)". You
should find the "windows.old" folder in there.

If not, did you do an upgrade or a clean install? Only the upgrade will
create the windows.old folder.
 
Fernanda said:
Hi I just installed windows vista and I thought I backed up my files but I
didn't and now I can't find the windows.old files, where can I find it? I
tried on Start Search but I didn't fint it.
Thanks!!!
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Hello,

Also try turning on show hidden files from organize -> folder and search
options -> view tab.
 
The windows.old file is normally hidden. In Windows Explorer, go to
Organize/Folder and Search Options/View Tab. Select the "Show Hidden files
and folders" option.

The windows.old folder should be next to the C:\Windows folder.
 
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