Hi Matt--

Unhypothetical question. What's the reason you might "need to completely
reinstall Windows"? Telling us the reason helps us give you the best
specific options for your problem(s). We might be able to fix them fast and
then you don't have to reinstall.

As to Vista Backup and retrieving files from it--resources are here:

A Guide to Windows Vista Backup Technologies
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tec...p/default.aspx

Vista Backup
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...ls/backup.mspx

I prefer Acronis True Image 10 for backup software:

Acronis Free Trial:
http://www.acronis.com/download/

http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing...oad/trueimage/


Good luck,

CH




"M@" <matt@sumwhere.com> wrote in message
news:62F86A32-7219-4543-A12A-33F9AA98A442@microsoft.com...
> Hypothetical question. Let's say I need to completely re-install Windows.
> Can I restore files backed up by the Backup Status and Configuration
> wizard?
>
> Also, how do I view files that were backed up using this process? Thanks!
> --
> Regards,
> Matt