MS Backup (win 98) restores empty folders in directory, but no files

[goldnugget]

I have a 121 Mb backup file (*.qic format) which I can't restore. The original files are gone. The backup was done with "verify" and "compress" options selected.

When I attempt to restore the backup file with msbackup.exe, it creates the original directory structure but none of the files. Have I merely done something stupid (like trusting MS!!) or is there a simple recovery procedure i'm not aware of?

I have already downloaded and tried the "Backup my PC" programme someone recommended and got the same result (empty folders).

 

[KimberTech]

Is this the original system on which the backup was created?

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[goldnugget]

No. I made the backup before upgrading Win98/SE to XP, at which time I also upgraded my central processor to Celeron 700 and increased memory.

I have since tried reinstalling win98/SE on my (upgraded) machine (same result), also tried restoring on other machines I have access to with win98/SE (same result).

Some people I've mentioned this problem to can recall having had the same problem in the past - and recovered from it - but can't remember how they did it. Tantalizing, but most frustrating. I really don't want to have to rewrite my 500 page book!!!