How do I restore program files(x86) from windows.old?

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kaosvarkas

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Ive had the misfortune of having someone install a fresh install over my old copy of vista and now I need to restore everything from the old one..Ive got most everything except when i try to restore program files x86 it says access denied? help please! >.< thanks guys :)
 

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you cant restore programs mate you'll have to reinstall them
 

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Im not very knowledgeable with this kind of thing but I was able to move the program files directory from windows.old to replace my current program files and it worked. However when I try to move the x86 directory I get an access is denied. However, all my programs are useable but they have default icons.
 

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kaosvarkas said:
Im not very knowledgeable with this kind of thing but I was able to move the program files directory from windows.old to replace my current program files and it worked. However when I try to move the x86 directory I get an access is denied. However, all my programs are useable but they have default icons.
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well thats a new one on me mate ha ha ive no idea how all your programs are even running without reinstalling them , files and folders yeah their fine but programs??!! , ill leave this one to someone clever :zip:
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 @ 4Gig / Titan Fenir
    Motherboard
    XFX 780i
    Memory
    4GB OCZ PC2-8500C5 DDR2
    Graphics card(s)
    Gainward GTX260/216 SLI
    Sound Card
    Creative X-FI Xtreme Gamer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell UltraSharp 2209WA 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    western digital raptor 10000rpm sata
    PSU
    OCZ Modstream 700w
    Cooling
    Titan Fenir
    Mouse
    Logitech G5 Gamer
    Keyboard
    Razer Reclusa
    Internet Speed
    8mb

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 @ 4Gig / Titan Fenir
    Motherboard
    XFX 780i
    Memory
    4GB OCZ PC2-8500C5 DDR2
    Graphics card(s)
    Gainward GTX260/216 SLI
    Sound Card
    Creative X-FI Xtreme Gamer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell UltraSharp 2209WA 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    western digital raptor 10000rpm sata
    PSU
    OCZ Modstream 700w
    Cooling
    Titan Fenir
    Mouse
    Logitech G5 Gamer
    Keyboard
    Razer Reclusa
    Internet Speed
    8mb
What I need to know how to do is move the directory c:\windows.old\program files (x86) to take the place of my current one. However, when I try to do it in command prompt from the recovery cd it says acciss is denied, when I try to cut it and paste it it says I need permission lol..However..right now there are programs in those old files ive used and they work, just they dont show up in my program files on the start menu and on the desktop they all have those blank icons like windows doesnt recognize them.

I am working in another thread to figure out how to get my true admin account working but the tutorial provided doesnt seem to work for me so its becoming a process.


EDIT: I went into safe mode and cut and pasted it and it worked, all Icons are back to normal, all programs are fully functional. As far as I can tell anyway.
 
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