Confused after backup image

I did a full backup image of my HDD on an external drive. \

OS is VISTA ULTIMATE 32

I then upgraded to W7 and now can not access my old files.

I have to reinsatll vvista and if so, I can of my HDD - ext

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/restore-your-computer-from-a-system-image-backup

A Windows complete PC backup image contains copies of your programs, files and system settings. It is a complete backup of the system that you can use to restore the contents of your computer if your hard disk or an entire computer ever stops working.

When you restore your computer from a Windows complete PC backup image, it is a complete restoration. You can not choose to restore individual items and all your files, system settings and programs are replaced.

See you soon.

Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

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