My computer died, but I have a File History backup from it. How do I transfer the data from there to my new computer? I can't just copy it because all the file names are appended with the date of the latest version.
Windows – How to restore from a File History backup to a new computer
file-historywindows 8
Best Answer
When you setup File History again in the new installation and select the drive that had your File History on from the previous installation, it will be recognized and you will have access to them again as usual through File History.
There is a nice tutorial here:
PCMag.com – How to Create a Windows 8 Backup Using File History
which says, in part:
Since you are unlikely to have exactly the same locations on the new system, you may have to use the "Restore To" to tell it where to put the files.
I suggest visiting that page, or a similar one, for the full walk-through.
Another walk-through is Windows support – File History in Windows, which uses swipes and taps but explains how to locate the file(s) you want to restore and points out the right-click functionality of the Restore button.