You can easily restore lost or missing files in Windows Vista using the backup and restore center. To restore a lost or missing file just follow this;

  • Open control panel
  • Click system and maintenance
  • Click backup and restore center
  • Go down to restore files on your entire computer
    • Click restore files
  • Now select files from either the latest or an earlier backup
  • Now select the file/s you want to restore
  • Select the location where the files are to go
  • Click start restore
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