to access the backup files in windows XP

I backed up my computer as specified by the installer and saved on my hard drive from the air-port.  Now that I've installed Windows 7 when I go in the file, it indicates that it is an unknown file type and I have no access.  Using the wizard to recover files on Windows 7 indicates that the drive can be used as a backup site because it is not NTFS and will not look at the file.  Now what should I do?

OldTeddyBear,
Here is a link that you may want to take a look.  This will allow you to download for Windows 7 XP mode.  Then you should be able to restore your backup from XP mode.

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